SASSA R8,070 Income Rule – August 2025 Payment Dates, Grant Amounts, and Eligibility

If you depend on a SASSA grant to get by each month, now’s the time to double-check your income, banking info, and status. Starting August 15, 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is tightening its eligibility rules—especially around income limits. If your income is above R8,070 per month as a single person, your grant could be affected.

Here’s everything you need to know, from payment dates and grant amounts to eligibility rules and how to protect your money.

Grants

SASSA manages several types of grants, and the income threshold doesn’t apply equally across the board. Here’s how it breaks down:

Older Persons Grant

• Age 60–74: R2,310/month
• Age 75+: R2,330/month
• Must earn under R8,070/month (single) or R16,140 (married)
• Assets must be under R1,372,800 (single) or R2,745,600 (married)

Disability Grant

• Amount: R2,315/month
• Age 18–59 with a verified disability that stops you from working
• Same income and asset limits as the Older Persons Grant

Child Support Grant

• Amount: R510/month per child
• For caregivers of children under 18
• Lower income limits apply, especially when combined with other grants

SRD Grant (Social Relief of Distress)

• Amount: R370/month (increased from R350)
• For unemployed individuals age 18–59
• Must not receive any other grants or income above R595/month
• SASSA checks bank accounts monthly

Other Grants

Grant Type	Amount (Monthly)
Foster Child Grant	R1,250 per child
Care Dependency Grant	R2,310 per child
Grant-in-Aid	R560
War Veterans Grant	R2,330

Dates

Here’s the official payment schedule for August 2025:

Grant Type	Payment Date
Older Persons Grant	August 5, 2025
Disability Grant	August 6, 2025
Children’s Grants	August 7, 2025
SRD R370 Grant	August 25–31, 2025 (check portal)

The SRD payment doesn’t have a fixed date. You’ll need to check your individual payment status on the SASSA website or app.

Eligibility

SASSA is no longer just taking your word for it—they’re checking your bank accounts, assets, and employment history. Here’s what you need to meet for most grants:

Requirement	Details
Citizenship	SA citizen, permanent resident, or registered refugee
Residency	Must live in SA, no more than 90 days abroad annually
Income Limit	R8,070 (single), R16,140 (married); R595 for SRD
Asset Limit	R1,372,800 (single), R2,745,600 (married)
Age Criteria	Varies by grant (60+ for Old Age, 18–59 for SRD)
Medical Evidence	Required for Disability and Grant-in-Aid
No Double-Dipping	Can’t get two grants (e.g., SRD + Old Age)

How to Check Your Eligibility

• SRD Status: Visit srd.sassa.gov.za and enter your ID and mobile number
• Other Grants: Call the helpline (0800 60 10 11) or visit a SASSA office
• Update Your Info: Ensure banking details, contact info, and ID are correct—especially before August 15, 2025
• Review Notices: If SASSA contacts you to update income or asset details, respond within 3 months or risk suspension
• Appeals: You have 90 days to appeal any rejection or suspension online or in person

Safety

To avoid fraud and keep your grant safe:

• Only trust info from sassa.gov.za or the helpline (0800 60 10 11)
• Never share your SASSA card PIN
• Avoid “helpers” at ATMs or pay points
• Watch out for fake websites pretending to be SASSA

If you’re earning above R8,070 (or R16,140 as a couple), you could lose your grant after August 15, 2025. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Check your status online, update your records, and stay informed through official channels. Grant values were adjusted in April 2025 to match inflation, so make sure you’re getting what you’re eligible for.

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