Social grant cards will remain valid beyond the expiry date printed on it and will only expire in December this year.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured social grant beneficiaries that SASSA payment cards, which expire on December 31, will continue to operate until December 2018.

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The agency issued the statement after social grant beneficiaries expressed uncertainty over whether their cards would work after reaching their expiry dates.

For more information or clarity, contact the nearest SASSA office or call 0800601011.