Sassa extends deadline for gold card replacement

FOLLOWING frustrations expressed by a number of social grant beneficiaries about the replacement of gold Sassa cards, the deadline to switch to the black card has been extended from February 28 to March 20.

This was confirmed by the Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi and Social Development, Nokuzola Tolase.

“We have listened to the deep concerns and frustrations from our social grant beneficiaries and we trust that this extension will provide much needed time for grant recipients,” said Sassa in a statement.

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The statement further read that Sassa strongly encourages their beneficiaries to make sure that they change to the black Postbank card as soon as they can, and well ahead of the March 20, 2025 deadline.

“We would like to emphasise that grant payments will continue as per usual,
even after the 20th of March deadline. If beneficiaries haven’t exchanged their
cards by then, their grants will still be paid, but they will need to visit their nearest post office branch to access their funds.

Sassa advised that the March 20 deadline marks the date when the Sassa gold cards will stop working, not the last day to apply for the new card.

“After the 20th of March, beneficiaries will still be able to apply for and receive their
Postbank Black Cards. We are also working with community leaders and local authorities to share clear information and offer assistance where needed.”

Below is a list of places where people can apply for the new card in eThekwini Municipality:

• Boxer, Folweni
• Boxer, Isipingo Junction
• Boxer, Inanda
• Boxer, KwaMashu
• Shoprite, KwaMnyandu
• Shoprite, SCF Pinetown Link
• Shoprite, (West Street) Dr Pixley KaSeme Street

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