The main income criterion that applies to a Government grant of R370 in 2026 is precisely about little financial means. Applicants, as well as beneficiaries, are made to clearly show that their monthly income falls below the income threshold that will have kept them from earning a living.
Bank activity and declared income are examples of financial checks that SASSA might conduct to ascertain that the would-be SRD grant holder has nothing left with which to sustain their subsistence due to figuring an inflow or a monthly income that is equal to or lower than about R624. Where these monthly income or bank cash inflows stand beyond that aforementioned figure, application denials or a pause in the SRD for the month are some of the results that can materialize where such applicants or the Bank have records beyond that set level for inflows.
An invalid reason is the selective benefit to an other state grant, such as the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, or Child Support Grant, or any payments from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), or the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
Monthly Verification and Continued Eligibility
The SRD R370 grant is reviewed monthly, unlike permanent grants. SASSA performs recurrent means testing prior to each payment cycle to confirm the beneficiaries still meet income and eligibility criteria. This means that, after approval, a change in income or receipt of other support can affect future months’ payments.
The extension of the SRD grant by March 2027 necessitates an understanding and compliance with the 2026 income rules to be able to secure continued support for people in financial distress.