There’s a fake story going around on social media about a special youth payment in South Africa. The post claims that people aged 18 to 35 who don’t have jobs can get R12500 as a one-time grant. This is not true at all. Two official groups called SASSA and NYDA have told everyone it’s just a scam. They want people to know that this youth grant doesn’t exist and they should not try to apply for it. Both organizations have sent out warnings to protect people from falling for this trick.
The Real Opportunities For Youth
There are real programs that can help young South Africans instead of fake grant offers:
– The NYDA Grant Programme helps young business owners aged 18 to 35. They offer money support plus business training and guidance. The amount you get depends on what your business needs and if it looks like it will succeed.
– SASSA gives money to South Africans who need help. This includes support for children disabled people & those facing hard times. These grants are open to people of all ages who meet the requirements. Remember to only apply through official channels to avoid scams.
How To Protect Yourself
– How to Stay Safe from Grant Scams Always check if grant info is real by visiting the official websites nyda.gov.za & sassa.gov.za. Many fake offers look real but they want to trick you.
– Only use the official NYDA website portal when you want to apply for funding. Other ways to apply are not safe and might be fake.
– Never give money to anyone who says they can help you get a grant. Real grants are free. Don’t share your bank details with people who contact you about grants. Government staff will never ask for payment to process your application. Remember these simple rules and you’ll avoid most grant scams. If something seems too good to be true it probably is. Stay alert and protect yourself.
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The Scam Revealed
A false social media post spread news about a fake money grant for jobless young people aged 18 to 35. The post promised R12500 to people who did not get any help from the government. Both SASSA and NYDA quickly stepped in to tell everyone this was a scam. They warned people not to believe these fake stories or share their personal details with anyone. The agencies made it clear that no such grant exists & asked the public to be careful about similar false claims on social media.
