Newly appointed Minister of Social Development Dina Pule has assured millions of vulnerable South Africans who rely on social grants that their monthly payments will continue without interruption.

Mpumalanga News reports that Pule outlined plans to strengthen the department’s systems, tackle substance abuse and intensify efforts to protect children from trafficking and exploitation.

She also reassured beneficiaries that the transition from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) gold card to the Postbank black card will not affect grant payments.

The Department of Social Development, Sassa, Postbank and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies are working together to resolve operational matters related to the migration process, she said.

According to Pule, grant payments will continue to be deposited directly into beneficiaries’ chosen bank accounts, including Postbank and commercial banks. She urged beneficiaries to remain calm, adding that grants will continue to be paid into their accounts every month and can be withdrawn using bank cards at participating outlets.

Postbank SA in a Facebook post meanwhile reminded beneficiaries of the August 31 deadline. It also said that to find your nearest Postbank site, simply dial *120*355#.

Remember:

• Postbank will never ask for your Pin or one-time password.
• If the card doesn’t say ‘Postbank’, it’s not a Postbank black card.

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