Information reviewed 20 September 2026
The Department Called the Message Fake
In December 2025 the Department of Social Development warned that a circulating “National Family Support Allowance” message promising R1,682 for three months was fake and that there was no such registration programme.
Fake Messages Want Personal Data
Scam forms may ask for ID numbers, mobile numbers, bank details or passwords. Do not enter them simply because a message uses government names or logos.
Do Not Forward Before Verifying
Forwarding a scam to family groups can expose more people. Verify the programme independently first.
Check Current Grant Amounts
This site’s grant-amount page lists the current reviewed social-grant values and links to detailed grant guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a National Family Support Allowance of R1,682?
The Department of Social Development said the circulating claim was fake and that no such programme existed.
Why do these messages ask me to register quickly?
Urgency is a common scam tactic used to collect personal information before people verify the claim.
Should I share the message with relatives?
Not until it has been independently verified through trusted government information.