R8,070 Income Rule 2026: Who Qualifies For SASSA Grants and What To Do Next

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plans to implement a new income threshold starting in February 2026 which will impact thousands of social grant recipients. The R8,070 income rule establishes that households which earn more than this monthly threshold will lose their eligibility for certain means-tested benefits. The government implements this adjustment to direct … Read more