Starting September 15, 2025 SASSA will stop paying social grants to people who make more than R8070 per month. This new rule affects all types of grants including Old Age Pension Disability Grant & Child Support Grant. People who get these grants should watch their monthly income carefully to avoid losing their payments. SASSA will check income levels to make sure people qualify for their grants.
Why SASSA Introduced The R8,070 Income Limit – The Real Reason Behind The Cutoff
SASSA wants to make social welfare fair for everyone. They added an income limit to stop people with good jobs from getting money meant for the poor. This new rule helps make sure that government funds reach the people who need them most. It also keeps the welfare system running better for the future. The change makes sense because it protects money for citizens who really can’t make ends meet.
Who Faces The Biggest Impact From This SASSA Grant Freeze? Find Out If You Are Affected
The R8070 income limit creates problems for several groups of people.
– Older adults who earn extra money from small jobs besides their pension often hit this limit.
– It also affects families who need multiple grants but make slightly more than allowed.
– Many people say this income cutoff is too low because basic living costs keep going up.
Even a small amount of extra income can make families lose their benefits when they still need help.
What Happens When Your SASSA Payments Are Stopped? Complete Breakdown Of Consequences
Your payments will stop if you earn more than R8070 after September 15. We will send you a letter explaining why your payments are suspended. To get your payments back you must show proof that your income is now below R8,070. Be aware that starting your payments again can take a few weeks.
How To Keep Receiving Your SASSA Grant – Step-By-Step Eligibility Guide
How to keep your SASSA payments running smoothly:
– Check your money often to know exactly how much you get each month. This includes all the ways you earn money.
– Tell SASSA right away if your income changes.
– You’ll need to show them papers like payslips or bank statements to prove it.
– Don’t wait if you need help. 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 your case.
