The South African Social Security Agency has created the February payment schedule for social assistance which will assist millions of South Africans who rely on monthly payments in preparing their upcoming February payments. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the official grant payment schedule for February 2026, helping beneficiaries plan their budgets and avoid unnecessary trips to payment points. The complete payment schedule for upcoming payment dates is presented below together with essential instructions which recipients need to remember.
Official SASSA Payment Dates for February 2026
The SASSA payment system establishes a controlled distribution method which spreads out grant payments during various days to improve security while decreasing crowding at payment centers. The February 2026 payment schedule is as follows: Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Disability Grant – Wednesday, 4 February 2026 Children’s Grants (including Child Support Foster Care and Care Dependency) – Thursday, 5 February 2026 The scheduled payment time applies to all locations across the country. Your account will have permanent access to the funds which will become accessible after you make your first withdrawal.
What About the SRD R370 Grant?
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant which people refer to as the R370 grant functions as a separate payment system from permanent grants. The organization processes its payments through batch processing which occurs during the final week of each month. The official SASSA platforms serve as the only method for beneficiaries to check their application status because these platforms show their payment date and SRD payments depend on verification checks and banking details.
Important Reminders for Beneficiaries
No Need to Rush SASSA has repeated its advice to beneficiaries because they should avoid withdrawing funds on the first payment day.Your account will securely hold your funds until you require them. 2. Banking Details Must Be Correct. The payment process will experience delays because of incorrect or outdated banking details. Beneficiaries who receive payments through bank transfer must update their banking details to prevent payment interruptions. 3. Beware of ScamsFraud and misinformation often increase around payment dates. SASSA provides its grant services without charging any fees. You should always use official channels to receive information about updates. 4. Retail Collection OptionsBeneficiaries can collect their grants at ATMs and participating retail stores which include Shoprite and Checkers and Pick n Pay and Boxer and Spar. The retail outlets provide SASSA cardholders with simple access to their funds.
Current Grant Amounts in 2026
The present situation of active grant funds displays their status during the 2026 fiscal year. The government announces budget adjustments through national budget speeches so the current grant amounts stay consistent with the newest approved funding increases. Beneficiaries should monitor announcments from the National Treasury and SASSA for any mid-year adjustments. The Older Persons Grant and Disability Grant receive yearly funding increases while government policy decisions determine the funding of Child Support Grant and SRD grant programs