February 2026 Payment Cycle: SASSA Reports Successful First Week of Distributions

The February 2026 payment cycle has proceeded across all grant types in the first week of the month.

Collection Points Report High Volume

Retail partners including Pick n Pay, Shoprite, and Boxer saw high volumes but manageable queues. The 'staggered payment' approach, where seniors are paid first, continues to reduce congestion at ATMs and post offices.

Notes for the First Week:

• SRD R370 Cycle: Payments for the SRD grant were scheduled from February 23 to February 27.
• System Performance: The official portal experienced minor downtime on February 4 but is now fully operational.

What to Do if You Missed Your Date

If you were unable to collect your grant on the specific date assigned to your grant type, don't worry. Your money is safe in your account or SASSA Gold Card and can be withdrawn at any time for the remainder of the month.

View the full February calendar