According to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), funds will become available for collection at ATMs and all other payment channels from November 28. SASSA spokesperson, Kgomoco Diseko, the actual payment dates for pay points are printed on the receipts beneficiaries received with their during November payment.

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“Funds will be available for collection at ATMs and stores until December 22. The last date of payments at SASSA cash pay points will be the December 15,” said Diseko.

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Diseko reminded Social grant beneficiaries to keep their SASSA payment cards and PINs safe and not to share them with anyone.

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“They should also take note that the expiry date of their cards has been extended beyond December 2017 and the cards don’t need to be replaced this year,” added Diseko.