# The South African Social Security Agency says it’s strengthening checks to prevent fraud and ensure social grants go to people who qualify. This follows media reports that payments were made to beneficiaries who were allegedly not eligible for grants during the 2025/2026 financial year. The agency’s Andile Tshona says reviews and the life certification process are not intended to exclude legitimate beneficiaries, but to confirm that recipients are still eligible and alive:
SASSA responds to reports of grants paid to people who did not qualify [SOUND]
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