Here’s the latest outlook for SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026. Although it probably doesn’t feel it, but the gap between January and February disbursements has only been four weeks. That’s because January’s social welfare payments fell in the second week of the New Year.
So, it’s still just over a week till SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026 are paid. Scheduled for Tuesday 3 February 2026, as before, over 60s will receive R2 320. And over 75s receive R2 340, the highest-value grant in the country at the moment.
SASSA OLDER PERSON GRANTS IN FEBRUARY 2026
However, all the talk is about how much South African Social Security Agency grants will increase in April. That’s because the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana typically announces these at the annual Budget Speech. Be sure to mark Wednesday 18 February 2026 in your diary to hear the news firsthand …
Of course, it’s too early to tell by how much they may increase beyond SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026. On one hand you have the national fiscus which has performed relatively well over the last year. However, the existing social welfare budget for the Department of Social Development (DSD) is set to decrease over the next three years.
SLASHED BUDGETS A WORRY
Barring any intervention from the finance minister, DSD budgets drop from R285 billion by R14 billion, to R271 billion this year. And again in 2027 by R11 billion, to just R260 billion. However, civil society groups argue the sheer number of ‘core’ grant recipients for SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026 means government cannot overlook them.
Therefore, the expectation is for another year of above-inflation increases for Childcare, Old Age, Disability and War Veterans. However, this is contingent on parliament’s request that major SASSA system vulnerabilities be fixed. That’s why biometric verification and income reviews have become so much stricter and more frequent over the last year.
OUTLOOK BEYOND SASSA OLDER PERSON GRANTS IN FEBRUARY 2026
As such, existing beneficiaries must keep up to date with their eligibility requirements for SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026. Improved IT systems means the agency can now monitor people’s income in real-time. They use bank records, cross referenced with government databases like the UIF and DHA, to know if anyone is trying to take advantage of the system.
Critically, SASSA’s all-important asset and means test has the following requirements:
- Your income must be less than R107 800 (single) or R215 760 (married) per annum.
- This is works out to R8 983 (single) or R17 980 (married) per month.
- And your cumulative assets (property) cannot be more than R1 524 600 (single) or R3 049 200 (married).
DOCUMENTS FOR SASSA OLDER PERSON GRANTS IN FEBRUARY 2026
First-time SASSA applicants must make sure to bring the following documents (original and copies) when applying for SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026:
- Official RSA identity document (preferably a Smart ID Card with a digital photo).
- Valid three months’ statement certified by your bank, plus copies.
- All documents proving your marital status, plus death certificates if necessary.
- Proof of residence (a utility bill with your name on it, not older than three months).
- Documents proving your income, assets and/or financial dividends.
- Comprehensive information regarding assets/valuation of any property you own.
- Full declaration of any private pension in your name.
Approval typically takes three months. So, your first payment will probably only reflect in May 2026. However, if successful, you will be back-paid to the date of your application.
CAN SOMEONE ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR APPLICATION?
Remember, if you’re a first-time applicant, you can get a friend/loved one to assist with your application. The forms are not available online, so you must go to a SASSA office in-person for assistance. But you need a letter from your doctor explaining why you cannot apply for SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026 personally.
Also, the queues are really long, so double-check you have all the documents you need first time. If you don’t you will be sent away empty handed and asked to start the process again. The next payment date after February, but before (unconfirmed) increases is:
- Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Contact SASSA here for more info:
- SASSA toll-free line: 0800 601 011
- Head Office of SASSA: 012 400 2322
- Email SASSA: grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Don’t forget, if your application for SASSA Older Person Grants in February 2026 is denied, you have 90 days to appeal the decision by clicking HERE.
But what do you think? Has ‘Januworry’ felt as bad for you? And how much would you like to see the SASSA Old-Age Grant increased by in 2026? Be sure to let us our audience know in the comments section below …
