SASSA Gold Card Swap deadline extended to March 20
Looking to get your Postbank black card? Find the list of centres issuing cards in Ekurhuleni.
The deadline for SASSA beneficiaries to replace their gold cards with the new Postbank black cards has been extended to March 20, providing additional time for a smooth transition.
ALSO READ: SASSA beneficiaries angered by long queues as Gold Card deadline nears
Ministry spokesperson Kwena Moloto confirmed the extension from February 28 to March 20.
“We have heard the concerns of our social grant beneficiaries, and we trust this extension will offer the necessary time for recipients to make the change,” he said.
Moloto encouraged beneficiaries to swap their cards well ahead of the new deadline.
He reassured that grant payments would continue as usual, even after March 20.
ALSO READ: SASSA gold cards to expire on February 28
If beneficiaries do not exchange their cards by the deadline, they can still access their grants but will need to visit a Post Office branch.
To streamline the process, the ministry is adding more resources and partnering with retailers to increase the number of available sites.
Mobile offices will also be deployed to assist beneficiaries in rural areas.
Moloto emphasised that the department would monitor the process and provide updates to address any issues promptly.
The March 20 deadline signifies when the SASSA Gold Cards will stop functioning, not the final day to apply for a new card.
After this date, beneficiaries can still apply for and receive their Postbank Black Cards.
The ministry is collaborating with community leaders and local authorities to provide clear information and support where necessary.
Centres issuing cards in Ekurhuleni are:
• Pick n Pay – Park Meadows.
• Pick n Pay – Chris Hani Crossing.
• Pick n Pay – Daveyton Mall.
• Pick n Pay – East Rand Mall.
• Pick n Pay – Sam Ntuli.
• Pick n Pay – Vosloorus.
• Shoprite – Germiston.
• Shoprite – Golden Walk.
• Shoprite – Kwa-Thema Junction.
