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New SASSA grant payment dates for January 2026 are now available, following official confirmation from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The updated schedule ensures beneficiaries know exactly when to expect their grant payments.
According to SASSA, grant payments will be processed over three consecutive days, with different grants credited on specific dates:
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Older person’s grants: Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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Disability grants: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
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Children’s grants: Thursday, 8 January 2026
This payment schedule forms part of SASSA’s regular monthly payout cycle for the 2025/2026 financial year. Beneficiaries are reminded that once funds are credited, they remain available until withdrawn or used.
SRD Status Check Balance – How to Check Your R370 Grant
Beneficiaries who want to check their SRD status balance can confirm whether their R370 grant payment has been approved and see when funds will be available.
Steps to check your SRD balance:
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Go to the official SASSA SRD portal.
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Enter your South African ID number and registered mobile number.
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Submit the OTP sent to your phone.
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View your SRD payment status, approval outcome, and payment date.
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If your status shows “Payment Processed”, the funds will be available once credited.
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If your status shows “Pending” or “Declined”, check regularly for updates.
Staying up to date ensures you don’t miss payments and can plan accordingly. For issues with missing payments, see our Step-by-Step Guide to Fix SASSA Grant Issues
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