Can SASSA reclaim grant money now that I earn more than the qualifying amount? The short answer The whole question My wife applied for a SASSA grant for our second child but was unsuccessful because my salary is over the qualifying amount. Now, SASSA has stopped paying for my first child and is demanding their money back. What are my rights? The long answer I’m afraid that SASSA is within its rights to demand that the money be repaid for the period that your income was over the qualifying amount. The rule is that a grant beneficiary must inform SASSA when their income increases beyond the qualifying amount. If SASSA has now established through your application for your second child that you are no longer eligible for the grant, it can demand that you repay the monies you received in error.