What Happened
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that January 2026 COVID-19 SRD grant payments will be made from 23 to 28 January 2026. This was announced on 22 January 2026 via an official social media post.
The update follows widespread concern from beneficiaries that payment dates were not visible on their profiles.
Official Response
According to SASSA’s official graphic shared on Facebook, the January 2026 SRD payment window will run for six days, starting Thursday 23 January and ending Tuesday 28 January 2026.
The grant remains R370 per month for qualifying individuals.
SASSA has not issued any further public explanation for the delay in the January payment dates appearing in user profiles. However, comments on the post suggest a temporary system issue may have caused the delay.
Community Impact
Many grant beneficiaries expressed frustration in the comments, citing “January not showing” and technical delays. Some users suggested checking bank accounts directly instead of relying on the SASSA status portal. Others raised concerns about long-standing issues with payment visibility.
What Happens Next
- Beneficiaries should check their bank accounts between 23 and 28 January 2026.
- If no payment reflects after 28 January, users can contact SASSA via the official channels below.
- A full evergreen explainer on how to check your SRD status and what to do if your payment is delayed is available here.
Verified Facts
- Grant type: COVID-19 SRD (R370)
- Payment window: 23–28 January 2026
- Source: Official SASSA social media post
- No update yet on system errors or individual declines
