The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that certain grant payments, including amounts around R560 and R1,250, will be processed on 27 February 2026. The payments connect to particular grant types and beneficiary profiles which include child-related benefits and top-up benefits that depend on household makeup and eligibility requirements.
SASSA continues to stagger payments to reduce congestion and ensure smoother processing across banking systems and retail collection points.
Who Is Expected to Receive These Payments
The R560 and R1,250 amounts typically represent combined or category-based grant payments, such as child support grants with top-ups, foster care grants, or special support allocations. The SASSA system determines each beneficiary’s payment amount based on their eligibility status and number of dependents and approved grant type.
The recipients must verify their individual grant status to determine their payment amount and payment method.
How Payments Will Be Made
SASSA will distribute the 27 February payments through multiple channels, including direct bank deposits, SASSA cards, Postbank services, and selected retail outlets. Bank account beneficiaries typically receive their funds earlier than retail collection beneficiaries who must wait for stores to finish processing.
SASSA informs beneficiaries that they can keep their funds in accounts without requiring immediate withdrawal.
How to Track Your February 2026 Payment
Beneficiaries can track their SASSA payments using several official platforms:
- The SASSA SRD website or grant status portal
- WhatsApp or USSD services provided by SASSA
- SMS notifications from official SASSA numbers
The tracking system verifies payment status through approved pending and declined categories while delivering processing time information.
Common Issues and What to Do
Delays will affect some beneficiaries because their banking information contains errors and their verification process remains incomplete and their compliance checks are still ongoing. SASSA advises recipients to update their personal information because it helps them maintain their payment status during review processes. The system allows users to submit appeals when a grant application is wrongly denied.
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