SASSA payments halted – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries are being urged to review their income status as payments may be halted after 15 August if monthly earnings exceed R8,070. The means test checks money received from salaries, business income, investments, or remittances, and flags accounts that appear over the threshold. If you recently changed jobs, took extra shifts, or received a once-off payment, you could be affected. A stop is not always permanent—once your income falls below the limit and your details are updated, payments can resume. Use your latest bank statements to confirm totals and take action quickly to protect your grant.
Who Is Affected and Why
Beneficiaries across the Older Persons, Disability, and Child-related grants may face holds when verified income is calculated above R8,070 for the qualifying period. SASSA considers individual income for most grants, but combined household support or regular inflows into your account can trigger reviews. Deposits from side gigs, rental earnings, dividends, or frequent cash transfers may push you over the limit, even if your basic salary is lower. Seasonal overtime and once-off bonuses can also be counted. If flagged, your status changes to “pending review” or “suspended,” and you will be asked to submit proof clarifying all recent deposits and bank references.
How To Check If You’re Still Eligible
Start by totalling all deposits across your main and secondary accounts for the assessment month, including salary, UIF, e-wallets, and incoming transfers. Compare this figure to R8,070. If it exceeds the threshold, gather evidence explaining once-off deposits or non-income transfers. Next, log into the SASSA services portal or contact your local office to confirm your current status and whether a review has been initiated. Update your banking details and contact information to avoid communication delays. If your income has dropped again, submit new statements showing the change and request reinstatement for the next payment cycle as soon as possible, promptly.
Documents You’ll Need To Avoid Suspension
Prepare certified copies of your ID, the latest three months of bank statements for every account in your name, and a detailed payslip if employed. If you are unemployed or self-employed, include an affidavit or letter explaining your current situation and any once-off deposits. Add proof of address not older than three months and, where applicable, UIF records or termination letters. For caregivers, attach birth certificates and guardianship papers. Organise documents by date and highlight non-income transfers such as reimbursements or family support. Submitting complete, clearly labelled paperwork speeds up the review and helps prevent longer payment interruptions and errors.
What To Do If Your Payment Was Stopped
If your grant shows as stopped after 15 August, first verify whether your income actually exceeded R8,070 for the assessed month. If yes, you may become eligible again when your earnings fall below the limit; set a reminder to re-submit statements. If you believe the stop was incorrect, lodge a reconsideration or appeal with supporting documents within the permitted window. Visit your nearest SASSA office, call the helpline, or use the online services to upload evidence and update banking details. Keep copies of submissions, track reference numbers, and monitor SMS updates so reinstatement is processed without unnecessary delay and emails.
