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SASSA biometric verification and e-Life Certification

SASSA's April 2026 statement explains how beneficiaries can complete life certification through its online services portal.

Updated 2026-09-09

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What SASSA confirmed

SASSA reported on 10 April 2026 that access problems with its self-service system had been resolved. The agency described e-Life Certification through the SASSA Online Services Portal, using biometric verification through eKYC.

Who needs to respond

The statement encourages beneficiaries who can use the portal to complete life certification annually. Anyone specifically instructed by SASSA to complete it must follow the deadline in that request. Life certification checks that a beneficiary remains alive and eligible; a request does not automatically imply fraud.

Use the official route

Use SASSA's official online services portal. Contact SASSA or your nearest office if you need help completing life certification.

Sources

gov.za
services.sassa.gov.za

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