Starting October 15 2025 SASSA will stop paying social grants to people who earn R8,070 or more per month. This new rule affects all types of grants including Old Age Pension Disability Grant and Child Support Grant. SASSA will check the income of all grant recipients to make sure they follow this rule. Anyone who gets these grants should keep track of their monthly earnings to avoid losing their payments.
Why Did SASSA Enforce The R8,070 Income Threshold For Grants?
SASSA is updating its rules about who can get social grants. They set a new income limit to make sure only people who really need help can get benefits. This stops people with higher salaries from taking money that should go to poor families. The new system works better and protects funds for those who struggle the most. It also helps SASSA use taxpayer money in a smarter way for the long term.
Which SASSA Beneficiaries Are Losing Their Payments Under This Rule?
The R8070 income limit creates problems for many people.
– Older adults who work small jobs to add to their pension money often get affected.
– It’s also hard for families who need multiple grants but earn a bit more than allowed.
– Many people say this income limit is too low these days. Even earning a small amount of extra money can make families lose their benefits. This is tough because living costs keep going up.
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What Are The Immediate Consequences Of Grant Suspension Due To Income Limit?
Your payments will stop if you earn more than R8,070 after October 15. We will send you a notice explaining why your payments are suspended. To get your payments back you need to show us proof that your income is now below R8,070. Keep in mind that starting your payments again can take a few weeks.
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Steps You Can Take To Stay Eligible For SASSA Grants In 2025
How to Keep Your SASSA Payments Running:
– Check your money often. Know how much you get from all places. This is extra important if your income changes each month.
– Tell SASSA right away when your money changes. Show them your payslips and bank papers to prove your income went down.
– Get help early. Visit a SASSA office or support group near you. They will tell you what papers you need and how to qualify. If you think SASSA stopped your payments by mistake you can ask them to check again.
But you won’t get any money until they finish looking into it. Note: Your payments will stay on hold until SASSA makes a final decision.
