A Detailed Insight Into Your Financial Lifeline:

SASSA continues to support people across South Africa who depend on monthly grants to meet basic needs. These grants help South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers and special permit holders who are between 18 and 60 years old and who do not have enough income to support themselves. People who receive no other form of financial help and who are not part of the UIF system can apply to access this aid. As the new year begins, many beneficiaries want to know when their January 2026 payments will be made and how to get their funds on time.

If you applied for a SASSA grant for January 2026, your payment date will depend on the type of grant you receive. Older persons’ grants are expected to be paid on Thursday, 1 January, disability grants are expected on Friday, 2 January, and children’s grants are set for Monday, 5 January. Knowing the right date helps you plan your month and collect your funds without stress. It also prevents long queues and delays, especially during busy periods at payment points.

This guide will help you understand the January 2026 payout schedule and show you simple ways to access your money. You will also learn how to get your funds through your bank account, mobile money, ATM withdrawals or your nearest retail store.
READ: SASSA Grant Status 2026-2027

A Glance At SASSA Payouts

SASSA payouts, often referred to as social grants, are financial aid provided by the South African government to citizens who meet specific criteria. These grants encompass a broad array of needs, ranging from Old Age Pension and Disability Grants to Child Support and Foster Child Grants. Understanding the specifics of each grant and its corresponding payout schedule is critical to effectively managing these financial resources.

SASSA Payouts Dates For January 2026-2027

If you have applied for a Sassa grant for January 2026, depending on the type of grant you applied for, your grants are expected to be paid by the following dates:

• Older person’s allowance: Thursday 1 January
• Disability allowance: Friday 2 January
• Children’s grant allowance: Monday, 5 January

How Much Are SASSA Payouts For January 2026-2027?

SASSA provides different types of grants, and the amount given to beneficiaries varies based on the type of grant they qualify for. Applicants who applied for grants for January 2026 are expected to receive the amount listed below: Remember, amounts are subject to change:

• Old Age Pension (also known as Older Persons’ Grant): R1,860 per month
• Disability Grant: R1,860 per month
• War Veteran’s Grant: R1,880 per month
• Child Support Grant: R460 per month
• Foster Child Grant: R1,040 per month
• Care Dependency Grant: R1,860 per month
• Grant-in-Aid: R450 per month

Sassa Grants Application Process In January 2026

The process below will guide you in applying for the Sassa grant for the years 2026-2027:

WhatsApp:

• Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
• Provide your details
• You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and a link to click
• Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
• Fill in your surname and ID number
• Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

SRD Website:

• In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website
• Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
• You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
• Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

SASSA Chatbot:

• In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
• Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
• Fill in your ID number and mobile number
• On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
• Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
• Follow the SRD website steps

STEP 2: AGREE TO THE T&C

Read and agree to the clauses in the Declaration and the Consent
Read and agree to the clauses on the Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document

STEP 3: PROVIDE YOUR DETAILS

Provide your personal information, including:

• ID Number
• Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
• Gender
• Physical Address
• Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
• SASSA may request further information

Read Also: Sassa Grant Payment For January 2026-2027

STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT OPTION / PROVIDE YOUR BANKING DETAILS

New applicants with a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

• Your Bank Name
• Your Account Number
• Your Branch Name
• Your Account Type
• Agree to the Terms and Conditions
• Submit your Banking Details

New applicants without personal bank accounts, must provide the following information for payment:

• Choose Payment option – Cash Send
• Agree to Terms and Conditions
• Submit Banking Details

Existing applicants with a personal bank account, confirm the following information for payment:

• Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details
• Agree to Terms and Conditions
• Click Submit

Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, provide the following information for payment:

• Your Bank Name
• Your Account Number
• Your Branch Name
• Your Account Type
• Agree to the Terms and Conditions
• Submit your Banking Details

STEP 5: RECEIVE AN SMS

Applicants will receive an SMS notifying them of their banking details. After receiving this SMS, the SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

STEP 6: SASSA VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION

SASSA verifies your personal information (ID Number, Name and Surname) against the Department of Home Affairs database.

• SASSA matches your ID Number against approved databases such as UIF, SARS, NSFAS etc.
• Fraud Risk Scoring is conducted with Fraud prevention partners, whereby your ID number and mobile number are checked against the approved databases.
• Your application is then Approved or Declined with the reason (see below a list of reasons for being declined).

Contact Details Of The South African Social Security Agency Sassa

• 501 Prodinsa Building
• Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Streets
• Pretoria
• Private Bag X55662
• Arcadia
• Pretoria
• 0083
• Tel: 012 400 2322 (Switchboard)
• 0800 60 10 11
• Website: www.sassa.gov.za
• Grants Enquiries
• SASSA Toll Free: 0800 60 10 11
• E-Mail GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za

Hope the information provided above has been useful to you, if you have any suggestions please kindly leave them in the comments section provided below this post. Better still you can visit the official website of Sassa for more details.

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