Less than 1% of social grants went to qualifying foreign nationals
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SASSA reported that qualifying permanent residents, recognized refugees, and certain permit holders received social assistance. The total amount was about R1.28bn during the 2025/26 financial year. This represents less than 1% of the total budget.
SASSA says qualifying permanent residents, recognised refugees and certain permit holders received about R1.28bn in social assistance during the 2025/26 financial year — less than 1% of the total budget.