The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has notified that the R560 grant payments would be transferred to the beneficiaries’ accounts even sooner than expected. The first deposits for the year 2026 will start on the 10th of January. The early payment plan was made to accompany the disadvantaged people who faced the financially tough beginning of the year and thus depleting the entire early month’s budget for urgent matter.
Who’s in the list to get the R560 Grant Payment?
The R560 grant will be given to the people who are SASSA’s approved recipients and will be verified as eligible and who have not lost status of the grant being active. Beneficiaries who have a card under this grant will be granted access to the early payment if their contact and banking details are correct and current in the SASSA database.
Anticipation of Card Holders on 10 January
Beneficiaries are advised to log on or go to their SASSA cards or linked payment channels and check for the credited amount of R560 on the 10th January 2026. Although SASSA disburses amounts on the due date, the precise moment when the funds can be used may differ as per the processing systems and this can result in very short hold times for a few of the recipients.
SASSA’s Reason for a Forecast Payment Timeline
SASSA shared that making payments ahead of time grants help make a living and especially the basics for such as food, transport and utilities during the period between Christmas and New Year. An R560 grant that would be given out at the start of the month means that the agency is lessening financial pressure and improving payment efficiency overall during the first month of the year, which is usually peak.
What to Do If the Payment is Not Shown
Beneficiaries who do not notice R560 grant on the 10th of January are asked to wait for a while and allow the usual processing time before they take any further action. In case the delay persists, the persons should follow the prescribed SASSA procedure to have their grant status and payment details verified.
SASSA Grant Beneficiaries Advisory on the R560
SASSA has issued a reminder to beneficiaries to stay alert for scams especially during the payment period and to depend only on the official source for grant-related information. Besides, beneficiaries are advised to keep their records up to date so as not to experience any interruption. The pre-announced release of the R560 grant is evidence of SASSA’s continuous effort in catering for beneficiaries in the month of January 2026.