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If you are already receiving a Sassa stipend you do not need to reapply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re over the age of 60 and comply with all the necessary criteria to qualify for a government pension, you don\u2019t ever have to reapply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to ensure you still qualify for government aid your grant may occasionally be reviewed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be notified three months in advance of the date when the review will take place. Should your circumstances change, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receiving care in a state institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earning more than R86 280 annually (R7 190 per month) if single and R172 560 annually (R14 380 per month) if married.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or, your asset threshold exceeds R1 227 600 (single) and R2 455 200 (married),<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only then will your pension grant be cancelled. Also, if you die. Similarly, if you do not claim for three consecutive months it will be cancelled. 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