SASSA has started to stop social grants for people who need to have their income checked. They are looking at people who might have extra money they haven’t told SASSA about. They are also checking if people still qualify for grants based on how much money they make. Many groups that help the public are worried about how quickly SASSA is stopping these payments. They think some cases are unfair and need to be looked at more carefully. The groups want SASSA to be more careful when they cut off someone’s grant money. This is important because many South Africans depend on these grants to live.
Who Could Lose Their SASSA Grants in October 2025?
SASSA has stopped payments for many people who get disability money, child support & pension funds. The biggest problem is hitting people who might earn extra income or didn’t answer when SASSA tried to check their details. Many people didn’t know their payments would stop. They went to get their money but found nothing in their accounts. This has caused lots of stress since SASSA didn’t warn them or explain why they cut off the funds. Now these people are stuck without their usual support money and don’t know what to do next.
Why Grant Reviews and Income Declarations Matter More Than Ever
SASSA is checking who should really get grants. They are looking at people’s details to make sure they qualify and don’t have secret income. Some people need to show extra papers and answer questions about how much money they make. If they don’t do this quickly their grants might stop. They could also lose the grant if they don’t reply at all. Moneyweb said more than 210000 people getting grants were marked for not being honest about their income during these checks.
Rising Anger: Protests and Public Complaints Over Payment Cuts
Black Sash and other community groups are upset about how SASSA handles grant payments. Many people who need grants have complained because their money stopped without warning. Old people and disabled citizens only learned about their suspended grants when they didn’t get paid. The groups say SASSA needs to do a better job talking to people especially in rural places. Black Sash believes SASSA should treat people with respect and tell them clearly before stopping their grants instead of just cutting them off without any notice.
Filing Appeals: Steps to Take If Your Grant Is Stopped
If SASSA stops or cancels your grant, you can appeal against this decision. Visit your local SASSA office & ask them to explain why this happened. You will need to bring documents that support your case. Make sure you submit your appeal before the deadline. While waiting for the outcome check your grant status often. Keep your personal information up to date & answer any messages from SASSA quickly. Remember to respond when they ask you to confirm your details.
Payment Uncertainty: Postbank Contract Issues May Delay Payouts
SASSA faces another big issue. Their contract with Postbank will end in September 2025. This matters because Postbank helps pay grants to over 2 million people. If SASSA doesn’t renew the deal with Postbank or find a new partner these people might not get their money on time. Some might not get paid at all. This could cause serious problems for many South Africans who depend on these payments.
