‘Expiring’ Sassa cards claims false
“Information on the card replacement will be made public in due course.”
Sassa has refuted social media claims that their cards will expire 31 March.
“These claims are not true,” said Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi.
While these cards would have to be replaced, as indicated by an SA Reserve Bank report, there was no set date by which this had to be done.
“Information on the card replacement will be made public in due course.”
He said Sassa beneficiaries had the right to choose their payment method.
“There is nothing that force people who are currently being paid through the South Africa Post Office (SAPO) to change to bank accounts.
“They will still be paid using the current Sassa-Sapo card beyond April 2021.”
All Sassa beneficiaries will be receiving grants as follows for February 2021:
– Older person’s grants will be paid from 3 February. This includes any grants linked to these accounts.
– Disability grants will be paid from 4 February. This includes any grants linked to these accounts
While all other grants will be paid from 5 February
The SASSA cards will have to be replaced, as indicated by the SA Reserve Bank report but there is no set date by which time this must be done. Information on the card replacement will be made public in due course. #SASSACARES #StaySafe
— SASSA (@OfficialSASSA) January 30, 2021
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