SASSA has introduced a fourth payment day on Friday 7 August 2026 for beneficiaries selected for grant reviews or eLife Certification. If your grant pays on 7 August instead of the normal 4, 5, or 6 August, you must visit your nearest SASSA office to complete a review — or risk having your grant suspended in September 2026. SASSA sends an SMS to affected beneficiaries in advance.
New reports from Gauteng reveal that many SASSA Older Persons Grant recipients — receiving R2,400 per month — are renting out rooms in their homes and continuing to work well past 65 just to cover basic living costs. With food, transport, medication and utility bills eating through the grant in days, pensioners are sharing survival strategies that highlight the gap between the grant amount and the real cost of living.
SASSA confirmed August 2026 payment dates: Older Persons on Tuesday 4 August, Disability on Wednesday 5 August, Children's grants on Thursday 6 August. A fourth payment day on Friday 7 August applies to beneficiaries selected for grant reviews — those paid on 7 Aug must visit their nearest SASSA office. SRD R370 batches run from approximately 25 August.
Answer 3 quick steps. We calculate your total monthly income and tell you if you are below the R624 means test limit.
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For SRD R370 only
Based on official SASSA rules
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Basic eligibility check
Answer all 3 questions to continue.
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SASSA-verified income
These are the income sources SASSA checks via SARS, UIF, and government databases. Enter monthly amounts. Enter R0 if you don't receive this.
SASSA checks via SARS PAYE
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SASSA checks UIF records directly
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SASSA checks NSFAS database
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SASSA checks Government Payroll
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Other monthly income
These still count towards your means test even if SASSA cannot always verify them. Be honest — providing false information is fraud. Enter R0 if you don't receive this.
Self-declared
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Self-declared
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Self-declared
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Self-declared
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Self-declared
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This calculator is a guide only, based on official SASSA rules. It does not guarantee approval or rejection. SASSA makes the final determination.
What is the R624 income threshold?
To qualify for the SRD R370 grant, your total income from all sources combined must be R624 or less per month. This figure equals the Food Poverty Line as set by Statistics South Africa. SASSA applies this test every month — your income is re-checked when you reapply.
How does SASSA verify your income?
SARS (South African Revenue Service)
Checks PAYE salary records and tax submissions. If your employer deducts PAYE, SASSA will see your salary.
UIF database (Department of Labour)
Checks if you are currently receiving unemployment payments or if your employer is contributing UIF on your behalf.
NSFAS database
Checks if you receive student financial aid. Bursary income counts towards the means test.
Government Payroll (PERSAL)
Checks if you are employed by national or provincial government, including EPWP workers and community workers.
SASSA grants database
Checks if you already receive any other SASSA grant. Receiving one disqualifies you from SRD.
