The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the schedule for the February 2026 payment of social grants and thus, it will be much simpler for the beneficiaries to know the exact disbursement time. The monthly payments are still a very important support to millions of South African citizens, including elderly, disabled and families with children. The knowledge of the payment dates will allow the beneficiaries to schedule their budgets accordingly, thus eliminating the worry and hassle associated with delays and unexpected events.
Official February 2026 Grant Payment Schedule
During the first week of February 2026, SASSA will stick to the staggered payment system. Then old-age pensions and linked grants will be paid, and the following day, disability grants and children’s grants will be paid. This systematic liquidation not only reduces the number of clients at the pay points but also guarantees that no one in the nation will have difficulties receiving his or her money.
Grants Covered in the February Payment Cycle
Among the grants included in the February 2026 payment cycle are the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, and War Veterans Grant. The payments will be made at the monthly rates approved and on the dates specified according to the types of grants. Payment is done all over the country meaning that the beneficiaries from different provinces will receive their money at the same time.
SRD R370 Grant Payment Timeline
The payment procedure for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 Grant is not the same as that of the permanent social grants. To be precise, SRD payments are made in batches and processed later in February, instead of receiving amounts on fixed dates during the first week of the month. There might be variations in the payment dates for different beneficiaries, depending on their verification and banking confirmation. Beneficiaries are always encouraged to check their payment status to see when the money will be available.
Ways Beneficiaries Can Take Their Payments
Beneficiaries can take their funds through various means once they are made available such as direct deposits to banks, SASSA cards, ATMs, or through approved retail outlets. Bank account users are likely to receive funds as soon as on the payment day, while others can withdraw cash from stores where payment is made. SASSA tells beneficiaries that the money is never lost and that it can be collected later even if the queues are long on the day of payment.
Preventing Delays of Payment during February
The verification of personal and banking details by beneficiaries is one of the most effective ways to avoid the payment delay. Incorrect or outdated information can cause the payment not only to be delayed but also not to be processed at all. Beneficiaries should check their status before contacting SASSA for help if the payment is not visible in their accounts a few days after the date.
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