The South African Social Security Agency is now accepting reviews of the Child Support Granbt for February 2026. This nationwide review aims to improve grant administration at SASSA by ensuring beneficiary records are accurate and confirming that grants reach eligible children & their caregivers. The review process helps the agency maintain updated information about all grant recipients.
Why the Child Support Grant Review Is Being Carried Out
SASSA introduced this measure to prevent fraud cases and remove duplicate records. The agency also wants to check on households that might have experienced financial changes. The government aims to stop potentially fraudulent children from receiving child grant payments in 2026 from limited public funds. The verification process helps ensure that only eligible families continue to receive support. SASSA needs to confirm that each child registered for the grant still meets the requirements.
Eligibility Verification for Parents and Caregivers
SASSA will check income levels and employment status along with household compositions again. Caregivers must continue to meet the means test requirements because any undisclosed income could lead to a reassessment. The agency will also need to verify legal guardianship and confirm that the child attends a local school and lives in the area.
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Mandatory Identity and Biometric Confirmation
Many beneficiaries have been invited to complete an upgrade that includes biometric and identity verification. Caregivers may need to confirm fingerprinting or facial features if their accounts have never been updated or if the system has identified irregularities.
Documents That Must Be Updated or Resubmitted
For review assessment an elderly caregiver must submit a new ID document and income proof if they are employed. If they are unemployed they need to provide an affidavit that shows they are caring for the child. If they do not submit these documents within the required time period the grant payment will be temporarily stopped at the end of the next month.
Child Grant Payment Dates for February 2026
SASSA has confirmed that monthly child grant payments will proceed as planned in February 2026. The payments will start a few days after the older person and disability grant beneficiaries receive their funds. This staggered approach helps reduce crowding and prevents processing delays at payment points. The agency designed this payment schedule to ensure smooth distribution across all beneficiary categories.
What Happens if a Child Support Grant Is Suspended
When a child grant is placed on hold because it does not meet certain requirements like missing information, the caregiver needs to be notified. After all the required information has been properly entered into the system the payment can be processed right away. This includes any back payments for the months that were missed once the entitlement has been confirmed.
Urgent Actions Caregivers Need to Take
Caregivers should check all their personal details income status and banking information before February 2026. Responding quickly to any SASSA notification will help them avoid payment interruptions.
What the 2026 Review Means for Families
SASSA understands that the review process can cause stress for many families. The agency wants to make it clear that it will not remove support unfairly. The main goal is to protect the child grant system and ensure it works properly. SASSA has stated that families must continue to meet the support requirements. Those who still qualify should not face any significant disruption to their benefits.
Ongoing Child Support Grant Reviews in the Years Ahead
The February 2026 review marks an important shift toward much stricter oversight of all social grants. Recipients should expect more regular reviews in the future. This means keeping records accurate and updating information promptly will be essential for receiving support through South Africa’s social welfare system.
