SASSA Grant Payment Dates for February

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disburses various grants to eligible citizens each month.

Understanding the types of grants, their purposes, and the specific payment dates is very necessary for beneficiaries.

What are the SASSA grant dates for February 2027?

SASSA pays grants over three days, in this order:

  1. Older persons grant: Tuesday, 2 February 2027. This grant is for South African citizens and permanent residents aged 60 and older.
  2. Disability grant: Wednesday, 3 February 2027. This grant is for people whose disability prevents them from working.
  3. Childcare Grant: Paid on Wednesday, February 6th, 2026. This grant supports caregivers of children under 18.
  4. Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: Disbursed between Friday, February 23rd, 2026 and Thursday, February 29th, 2026. The exact date within this window depends on your application reference number. This grant is for unemployed South Africans facing financial hardship.

These dates are based on the official SASSA disbursement schedule for February 2026. In rare cases, there may be slight delays.

What is the SASSA grants for 2026?

SASSA offers various grants to assist vulnerable South Africans. Here’s a brief overview of the three main categories:

  1. Social Security Grants: These grants provide financial support to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and caregivers of children. They are not means-tested, meaning eligibility is based on age or disability status.
  2. War Veterans Grant: This grant offers financial support to South African war veterans.
  3. Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: This SASSA grant is a temporary measure to support unemployed South Africans experiencing financial hardship. It is means-tested, and eligibility requirements may change over time.

How Much is the SRD Grant in February 2026?

The SRD grant amount in February 2026 remained at R350 per month. 

This is a temporary grant, and the future of the program  and the value of the disbursement may be subject to change.

Be sure to consult SASSA’s official website for the latest updates on the SRD grant.

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