The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has made some important announcements about the social grant payments for February 2026. These announcements help the people who receive the grants know when they will get their money and how to get it. The grants are also a major source of income for many South African cities, especially for the elderly, disabled, and mothers of children. Knowing how the payment structure works in advance helps families plan their spending in a very smart way.
Confirmed Payment Dates for February 2026
To keep the payment points from getting too crowded, SASSA will use a staggered payment system again in February 2026. So, the Older Persons Grants will be paid first, then the Disability Grants, and finally the Children’s Grants. The money should be available on the date that was announced, and it will be available all month. Because of this, the payments are set for the first week of February. SASSA tells the people who will get the money not to gather on the first day because it won’t get lost if they pick it up later.
The Grants That Were Available in February
The payment period for February includes the following types of grants: the Older Persons Grant, the Disability Grant, the Grant for War Veterans, the Grant for Care Dependency, the Foster Child Grant, and the Child Support Grant. Each grant continues to send out the same amount of money every month that was agreed upon when the grant was approved. This means that the people who need it most and their families all over the country will always have money coming in.
Payments for the SRD Grant in February
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has a payment schedule that is different from other grants. Like other beneficiaries, SRD beneficiaries usually get their payments at the end of the month. However, the payments are sent out in groups. The people who get the SRD grant should always check the status of their payments online, since the timing will depend on how long it takes to verify the information.
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How People Who Get Money Can Get It
You can get your SASSA payments by making a direct deposit into your bank account, using an SASSA card, or withdrawing cash from an ATM or store that accepts SASSA cards. The safest and easiest way to get money is through direct bank deposit, which gives you immediate access to the money. Cash beneficiaries should only go to authorised payment points and should not give out any personal information to people who are not authorised to do so.
Important tips to avoid late payments
Beneficiaries shouldn’t have any problems with payments if they make sure their banking and personal information is correct and up to date. You should tell SASSA right away if your income, address, or phone number changes. If a payment is late, beneficiaries should wait a short time for it to be processed before contacting SASSA through the official channels.
