SASSA R8,070 Income Cap Now Enforced – SASSA has set a new income limit for social grants in South Africa. Starting September 1 2025 households that earn more than R8,070 per month will not get grants anymore. This change will affect many people because over 19 million South Africans get these benefits. The new rule aims to help only the poorest families. Many people are worried about losing their grants. This article will explain the new rules and tell you what to do to keep getting your grant. We will also list which grants are affected by this change. If you get money from SASSA you should read this to know what steps to take next.
Understanding the R8,070 Income Threshold
SASSA has made new rules about social grants. People who earn more than R8070 per month when single or R16,140 when married will lose their grants. This includes money from jobs, rent, investments and help from family. The government wants to stop people from cheating the system. They need to manage their R280 billion budget for 2025/26 better. More than half of South Africans are poor. So SASSA now checks people’s income with tax offices, unemployment records & banks to make sure only those who really need help get it.
Which SASSA Grant Categories Are Most Affected by the Rule
SASSA has income limits for all their main grants.
– Here are the current amounts: Older people who are 60 & above can get R2,180 to R2200 for the Old Age Grant.
– People with disabilities can receive R2,180 through the Disability Grant.
– The Child Support Grant gives R560 to anyone who takes care of children.
– If you’re an adult without a job & earn less than R595 each month you can get R370 from the SRD Grant.
– Foster Child & Care Dependency Grants pay between R1,250 and R2,180.
About 210000 people who get these grants are being checked right now. Credit bureaus found some issues with their income. If they didn’t tell SASSA about all their money they might lose their grants by September 1.
How Verification and Compliance Checks Will Be Carried Out
SASSA checks if people qualify for grants using three main methods. They look at bank statements every month to track money going in and out. They also check tax records from SARS (South African Revenue Service) to see how much income people earn. Lastly they get updates from UIF about anyone who lost their job. These tools help SASSA make sure only eligible people get grants.
If we find that someone gets more than R8,070 in income we will send them a text message or email to warn them. They then have 30 days to ask for a meeting at their local SASSA office. At this meeting they need to show their bank statements or payslips. They can also bring documents that prove their extra income was just temporary. If they don’t come to this meeting their grant will stop forever. Also anyone who still has the old green ID book needs to get a new smart ID card. This helps us prevent people from cheating the grant system.
Steps Beneficiaries Must Follow to Retain Their Grants
How to Keep Your SASSA Grant Active:
– First check how much money your household makes each month.
– Remember to count all types of income even from small jobs or side work.
– Next you need to give SASSA your latest documents. Take your bank statements ID & proof of where you live.
– You can upload these online at sassa.gov.za or go to near by SASSA office.
Do this before September 1. If your grant gets suspended don’t worry. You have 30 days to show why you should keep getting it. You can do this through the SRD website or visit an office. To see if your payment is ready go to srd.sassa.gov.za. You can also send a WhatsApp to 082 046 8553 or dial *1347737#. Need help? Call SASSA for free at 0800 60 10 11. This number is great for older people or those who need someone else to collect their grant.
Resolving Issues and Looking Ahead
The monthly income limit of R8070 is causing problems for many people, especially retired persons who need extra money to get by. Many think this amount is too low since food prices keep going up by 6.1% each year. SASSA says they made this rule to stop fraud but not to hurt real grant recipients. They are working on new online systems to make it easier for people to follow the rules. Anyone getting grants should make sure their information is up to date and only use official SASSA services to keep their payments coming in.
