Event Brief
BUDGET 2026: Grants Grow and Fraud Checks Tighten
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: South Africa increases social grant funding while Sassa enhances fraud checks to ensure support reaches those in need.
WHO: Sassa
WHAT: Increased funding and fraud checks in social grants
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To ensure support reaches those in need and reduce fraud
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