The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed SASSA payment dates and grant amounts for February 2026, bringing certainty to millions of grant beneficiaries across South Africa. SASSA currently pays social grants to more than 19 million people every month, supporting vulnerable individuals and families nationwide.
Grants administered by SASSA
SASSA manages several types of social grants, each aimed at assisting specific groups. These include:
- Older Persons Grant
- Disability Grant
- War Veterans Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Child Support Grant
- Child Support Grant Top-Up
- Grant-in-Aid
- Social Relief of Distress (SASSA SRD) Grant
Each grant follows a fixed monthly payment schedule.
SASSA payment dates for February 2026
SASSA has confirmed that February 2026 grant payments will be made over three days, starting with pensioners and ending with children’s grants:
- Tuesday, 3 February 2026: Older Persons Grant
- Wednesday, 4 February 2026: Disability Grant
- Thursday, 5 February 2026: Children’s Grants, including Child Support Grant and Foster Care Grant
Beneficiaries are reminded that funds remain available in accounts after the payment date, so there is no need to rush to collect money on the first day.
SASSA grant amounts for February 2026
The following SASSA grant amounts apply for February 2026:
- Older Persons Grant (ages 60–74): R2 315
- Older Persons Grant (75 years and older): R2 335
- Disability Grant: R2 315
- War Veterans Grant: R2 315
- Care Dependency Grant: R2 315
- Child Support Grant: R560 per child
- Foster Care Grant: R1 250
- SASSA SRD Grant: R370
Important note on SASSA SRD and misinformation
SASSA has again warned beneficiaries about false information circulating online, particularly claims suggesting changes to SASSA SRD eligibility or access by foreign nationals. The agency has confirmed that no such policy changes have been approved and urges the public to rely only on official SASSA communication channels.
For the latest updates on SASSA payments, SASSA payment dates, and SASSA SRD, beneficiaries are encouraged to check official announcements or visit SASSA offices where needed.