Readers reacting to The South African’s coverage of SASSA grant payments didn’t hold back their frustration over how far the money actually stretches each month. Her comment struck a nerve, prompting other readers to weigh in on how the grant system treats different beneficiaries. Velda Uren Neuhuis pointed out that not everyone works for government, which is why people get a pension of R2400. The debate shows no signs of cooling, with pensioners and grant recipients continuing to demand answers on how far SASSA payments can realistically go in 2026. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant surveyIf you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you.