The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) issued a statement yesterday debunking claims made on a Facebook post on Monday that a pensioner had suffered a stroke while waiting for their cash grant cheque at the New Amsterdam NIS office
The statement clarified that the pensioner in question, was not waiting to uplift a cash grant cheque, but rather, was being attended to by a clerk when she experienced an epileptic episode.
Noting that the dissemination of unverified and inaccurate information has the potential to cause unnecessary concern and harm, the NIS urged the public to rely on verified sources before sharing or reacting to such claims. It also assured of its commitment to providing accurate updates and serving its pensioners with care and efficiency.
The NIS also took the opportunity to inform that hundreds of pensioners nationwide successfully received their cash grants during the first day of the distribution rollout and that the programme will continue until Friday, January 3, 2025, at all NIS offices. This will ensure that every pensioner has convenient access to their grant.
Additionally, arrangements are in place to distribute cash grants directly within respective communities to accommodate pensioners who may not be able to visit a NIS office.
Those pensioners who require further information or assistance can contact their nearest NIS office, the statement added.