February SASSA grant payments to be made this week

South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries will receive their grant payments this week, starting with old age grant payments on Thursday.

Disability grant payments will be made on Friday, and social relief of distress (SRD) and other grant payments will be available from next week.

The Sassa has confirmed the dates on which they will receive their grants in February. All grants apart from the R350 SRD payment can be collected from post offices.

According to the agency, payments will be made on:

• Thursday February 2 – old age grants;
• Friday 3 February — disability grants; and
• Monday February 6 — all other grants will be paid from this date, including children’s grant.

Sassa has warned the public against following or joining social media accounts that use the agency’s logo and information as their own.

Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi advised people to verify information, saying that they are concerned about the increase in fake social media pages and groups spreading information about Sassa’s work. He said they will continue to share Sassa job openings on our official pages or in the press.

Letsatsi warned people about internet scams, saying that Sassa has a grant of R700, which he says it doesn’t exist. He said if you are in doubt, you should visit your nearest Sassa office or call their customer service number and do not share your details with anyone.

Sassa said the gold cards are genuine and can be used at Post Bank, ATMs and merchants. The agency assured beneficiaries that the gold payment card remains valid even though is it has an expiry date.

“Beneficiaries are encouraged to provide their personal bank accounts with Sassa as an alternative to secure and safe payment. Sassa will later communicate changes if any.

“Fraudsters who pretend to be Sassa officials and target old people and people living with a disability must immediately be reported to the local police,” said Sassa