As of 20 March 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) officially phased out its widely used gold cards. In their place, a new black Postbank card is being introduced to ensure continuity and security for social grant beneficiaries. This migration affects millions and is essential for maintaining access to social grant payments from … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has initiated a significant transition from the traditional gold cards to the new Postbank black cards. This change aims to enhance security and streamline the grant payment process. As of March 20, 2025, the gold cards have been deactivated, necessitating immediate action from beneficiaries to ensure uninterrupted access … Read more
As the deadline approaches for grant recipients to switch to the Postbank black card, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) reassures beneficiaries that they are doing everything in their power to ensure smooth transitions. 174,000 Beneficiaries in Western Cape Still Need to Switch Around 174,000 grant recipients in the Western Cape still need to … Read more