Health Department issues warning on fake R1,200 HIV grant circulating online

No R1.2k grant for HIV patients, says health department

The national Department of Health has denied that people living with HIV/Aids will start receiving a monthly grant of R1 200 per month. In a statement released on Saturday, 7 March 2026, the department’s spokesperson, Foster Mohale, confirmed that this is fake news. According to some posts on social media, these grant payments were expected to begin in May. “This is false and misleading information, and the public is, therefore, advised to alway…

Health Department issues warning on fake R1,200 HIV grant circulating online

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DOH warns about 'HIV grant' fake news

By Lebone Rodah Mosima The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public about “false and misleading” information suggesting that people living with HIV will receive a R1200 grant starting May 2026. The DOH advised the public on Saturday to always fact-check or verify information with reliable and credible sources before sharing false news on social media platforms. “[P]eople living with HIV are urged to ignore this fake news but continue to …

Department of Health debunks false R1,200 HIV grant claims on social media

The Department of Health debunks false R1,200 HIV grant claims on social media, urging South Africans to verify information from credible sources.

Health Dept warns of fake R1 200 HIV grant claim on social media - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The National Department of Health is warning the public about fake news circulating on social media, claiming that people living with HIV will receive a grant amounting to R1 200 from May 2026. The department says this information is false and misleading. Spokesperson Foster Mohale has urged members of the public to always verify information received on social media with reliable and credible sources before sharing it. “The public is therefore a…