A SASSA grant-review SMS is a prompt to deal with a review of your grant eligibility. SASSA says it sends review notifications by SMS to beneficiaries selected for review, so check the message carefully and keep the contact details on your SASSA record current.
The useful next step is to prepare for the review rather than guessing which records may be needed. SASSA says beneficiaries should attend their review appointment as soon as possible after receiving a notification and take the documents needed to verify that they still qualify.
On this page
You stay on this website. No payment required.
Why SASSA reviews grants
SASSA describes grant reviews as a legal requirement that helps confirm that social assistance is paid to people who remain eligible. The review can also update information where personal circumstances have changed.
What to do after you receive a review SMS
- Read the message Note any extra documents or instructions named in the SMS.
- Gather records Prepare identity, income, bank, residence and grant-specific documents that apply to you.
- Attend promptly SASSA advises beneficiaries to attend their review appointment as soon as possible after notification.
Details that should be current
Tell SASSA when your cellphone number, address or other contact information changes. SASSA also asks beneficiaries to report changes to financial circumstances or travel outside South Africa, because changes in personal circumstances can affect grant eligibility.
If you cannot visit an office because you are bedridden or medically unable to do so, contact your nearest SASSA office. The agency says an authorised representative may be appointed where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
How does SASSA send a grant-review notice?
SASSA says it notifies beneficiaries selected for a grant review through SMS notifications. Make sure the contact details recorded by SASSA are current.
Should I take the SMS to my review?
Keep the message available. SASSA says to bring any additional documents requested in the review notification or SMS, alongside documents that verify continued eligibility.
What if I cannot go to a SASSA office?
Contact your nearest SASSA office if you are bedridden or medically unable to visit. SASSA says an authorised representative may be appointed where applicable.
