SASSA has sent out a warning to people who get social grants. Starting September 15, 2025 you will not get any more grant money if you earn more than R8070 each month. The agency wants to make sure only those who really need help get these payments. This new rule will affect all grant recipients across South Africa. SASSA made this decision to better manage their support system. They want to focus on helping people with lower incomes.
Understanding Why SASSA Imposed the R8,070 Income Limit
SASSA explained that they want to help people who need money support the most. If you earn more than R8070 per month you are seen as able to support yourself & won’t get a grant anymore. A SASSA worker said that social grants exist to help South Africans who struggle to get by. They need to make sure the money goes to people who truly need it.
Who Will Feel the Impact of These New Grant Rules?
This update will change payments for multiple grants. It includes:
– The grant for older people
– The grant for disabled persons
– The grant for care dependency
– The grant for war veterans.
You will stop getting payments after September 15 if you earn more money than the allowed limit.
Step-by-Step Guide to Check If Your Grant Is at Risk
You should check your information and make sure it’s up to date. This will help you avoid having your grant stopped. You can do this in several ways:
– Visit the SASSA website or open the Moya App Phone the SASSA help desk
– Visit a SASSA office near you and bring your income papers
– If you think SASSA wrongly stopped your grant you can file a complaint.
Just make sure you have your latest money documents ready.
What This Sudden Change Means for Families Across South Africa
Many families are worried about this situation. Even small amounts of extra money from renting out a room or doing odd jobs can push people over the income limit. A senior citizen from Cape Town told his story: “I make a bit of cash from my backyard rental but I’m scared I might lose my grant because of it. I really need that grant money to survive.”
