Millions of South Africans entirely dependent on social grants will receive payment next week as the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commences paying grants for the month of February. The set schedule brings about comfort that beneficiaries will be able to plan for basic expenses in their households, transport, and essential purchases at the onset of the month.
Confirmed SASSA Payment Dates for February
SASSA has confirmed that the February grant payment will carry the regular staggered payment system like with the permanent social grants. Payments should start in the first week of February, with a day in between for the three days of payment of grants. By operating like this, there will be fewer crowds at the pay points, retailers, and banks, thus ensuring safer and smoother access for the deserving beneficiaries.
Old Age Pension Payment Date
The older person grants would be the first of the packages to run out while being paid on Tuesday, 3 February. These would include the grant for old age individuals, plus elderly supplements. Funds would be available through bank accounts or SASSA and will be readily available to beneficiaries as of the payment date.
Payment to: Disability Grant
Afterwards, Disability Grant will be paid on the fourth day, that is, on Wednesday, 4 February. It is a good idea, the payment does not have to be cashed immediately upon its deposit but rather be left into the recipient/account to draw the grant later when they find it most suitable.
Payment Date: Children’s Grants
Funding for children, Children’s Grants – Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, and Care Dependency Grant will be paid on Thursday, 5 February. Caregivers, and parents with legal obligations over their children, ought to start planning their grant-money expenditure, notably toward the school-related costs earlier this year.
The R370 SRD Grant?
SRD grant payments are made through a different system, with no particular national payday. SRD payouts for February are anticipated to happen by the end of the month whereas actual payments usually occur during the last week after the verification process is concluded. Again, beneficiaries will have to check effectiveness in their own personal capacity online.
Important reminders to the Beneficiaries
According to SASSA, beneficiaries are advised to update banking details and expect information on payments through official channels only. However, after the payment date, grant money will remain in accounts, and it is no longer necessary to queue the following month.