In a significant update for South African social grant recipients, SASSA Gold Cards will be deactivated on March 28, 2025. This change has been announced to improve the security and efficiency of the payment system. To continue receiving grants without interruption, beneficiaries must switch to a Postbank Black Card before this deadline. Here’s everything you … Read more
In a significant step towards improving South Africa’s social grant payment system, over 400,000 SASSA beneficiaries have already transitioned to Postbank black cards, replacing the older SASSA gold cards. This move comes in response to growing concerns about security vulnerabilities, card malfunctions, and delays in service. As part of a broader effort to provide safe, … Read more
A major error by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has resulted in a staggering loss of over R140 million. This blunder was attributed to delays in the delivery of official death registrations from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). As a consequence, SASSA mistakenly made 75,000 social grant payments to individuals who were … Read more
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant recipients should mark their calendars for the key payment dates in April 2025. With multiple types of grants being disbursed, it’s crucial for beneficiaries to know the exact date when they can collect their funds. This ensures they can avoid unnecessary delays and ensure smooth access to their … Read more
In his rescheduled Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced some exciting updates for SASSA beneficiaries in South Africa, including substantial grant increases beginning in April 2025. This will provide much-needed financial relief for millions who rely on government assistance. In this article, we will break down the upcoming changes, the grant amounts, and everything … Read more
SASSA grant recipients who have yet to transition to the new black PostBank card can still access their funds at the South African Post Office or withdraw cash at retail till points until May. However, the deadline for switching to the new card has passed, and there are important guidelines to follow to avoid disruptions … 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 of March 20, 2025, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries are required to transition from the traditional SASSA gold cards to the new Postbank black cards. This change, mandated due to security concerns with the gold cards, has led to widespread frustration among beneficiaries, particularly on the deadline day. Background of the Card … 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
In a significant legal development, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has granted Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe permission to appeal a judgment that declared the 2023 regulations of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) unconstitutional. This decision has far-reaching implications for the administration of social grants in South Africa, particularly the Social Relief … Read more