Theoretical Raeset 2025 is in fact a popularly rumored scheme on social media, with said assistance to be disbursed as a once-off grant of R12,500 to unemployed youths therein aged between 18 and 35 years who are not receiving benefits under any other government scheme in South Africa. Since such a grant was merely proposed and not yet subsisting, youthful unemployment also being too large a problem to ignore generated widespread excitement and a hope for it to provide some relief.
Authorities Confirm It’s Not Real
Both the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have officially stated that this R12,500 grant does not exist. These government bodies have clarified that no such scheme has been approved or implemented, and that information circulating online about it is false. They have warned the citizens about depending on social media posts about this grant without consulting verified official sources.
Why the Rumour Spread
Several causes led to this false grant claim spreading very quickly:
- The alleged claim was believable, since youth unemployment was 40% plus.
- Viral posts on Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp stood telling that applicants could even get support for business start-ups or training, which added further attraction.
- Sometimes these fake social media posts would even ask for your personal data or money, disguised as “application fees.”
- Nevertheless, the urgency and magnitude of unemployment problems encouraged many, at least some, to believe the story or propagate it further.
How to Spot the Fakes
NYDA and SASSA have instructed the public to avoid falling for false or misleading grant offers:
- Real grants and programs are listed on government websites (such as those of SASSA).
- Do not trust any post that asks for upfront fees, or requests that you share your sensitive personal information through unofficial or unverified channels.
- Always verify any announcement of a grant with a credible source, such as with the NYDA’s ERP Portal or SASSA’s official website.
Dangers of Believing or Passing on Untrue Information
False grant rumours carry risks:
- Personal information might be imparted by a victim to a thief who then perpetrates a fraudulent act.
- The bogus schemes may ask for registration or processing fees and victimize an individual of his or her money.
- Mental distress arises from dashed expectations. You think you’ll get help, and surely this is just some awful kind of joke.
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