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SASSA Gold Cards to Remain Active Beyond May

SASSA Gold Cards will continue to function beyond the initial May deadline, allowing beneficiaries who have not yet switched to the new Postbank Black Cards to access their funds. Postbank CEO has confirmed that Gold Cards will remain active across all payment systems, including ATMs and point-of-sale (POS) machines. Speaking on VOC Breakfast earlier, Postbank spokesperson Bongani Diako explained, “Postbank temporarily suspended the issuing of Black Cards at all our […]

30 April 2025

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SASSA Confirms Indefinite Suspension of Postbank Black Card Issuance

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed on Tuesday morning that the issuing of Postbank’s black cards at sites across the country has been suspended indefinitely. SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi said the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to announce a new deadline for the discontinuation of the SASSA gold card. “SASSA remains hopeful that all beneficiaries will continue to receive their funds. We also want to emphasise […]

15 April 2025

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Cabinet extends the replacement of the SASSA card by one month

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has extended the deadline for beneficiaries to switch to the new Postbank card until April 30. The extension aims to ensure a smooth transition and prevent disruptions in grant payments. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced the outcome of the Cabinet meeting, stating that Postbank has met most of the South African Reserve Bank’s requirements, with card replacement being the final step. […]

28 March 2025

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Postbank black card rollout to continue beyond deadline

The South African Postbank has assured grant beneficiaries that they will continue to issue Postbank black cards, even after the deadline of March 20th. Postbank spokesperson Bongani Diako said if recipients have not yet transitioned, they will still get their grant through an alternate payment option at Post Office counters. “All SASSA beneficiaries using gold cards who have not migrated to Postbank black cards are urged to continue visiting Postbank […]

21 March 2025

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SASSA beneficiaries urged to switch to Postbank black cards before March 20 deadline

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card users must transition to Postbank black cards before March 20, as gold cards will be deactivated, leaving black cards as the sole means for beneficiaries to access their funds. Speaking on NewsBeat on Thursday, Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe provided an update on the migration process. “We reached one million last Friday, meaning over a million people have already switched to the new […]

13 March 2025

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Grant beneficiaries to replace their SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank declared that grant recipients will not be able to use their SASSA Gold Cards to access their SASSA grant payments if they do not obtain Postbank black cards prior to the deadline, 28 February 2025. The final payments made using SASSA Gold Cards will be in the form of grants that began during the week of February 4–6, 2025. The Postbank […]

7 February 2025

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SASSA extends validity of expired gold cards

Following several concerns raised by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries about their gold cards expiring at the end of 2024, SASSA said beneficiaries should be rest assured that they will have access to their grants. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday morning, Paseka Letsatsi SASSA national spokesperson said SASSA has extended the validity of the gold cards until their new system has been rolled out. “Grant […]

12 November 2024

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Postbank dismisses fake news affecting SASSA gold card users

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The South African Postbank has dismissed fake news circulating on social media, requesting South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card holders to switch to using a South African Bank card account to access their grants. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Wednesday, Postbank spokesperson Bongani Diako said beneficiaries should contact the Postbank if they need clarity around grant payouts. “We have noticed a recent spike in […]

9 October 2024

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Sassa gold cards not expiring in December – says Postbank

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Postbank has assured all South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grant beneficiaries that their gold cards will continue to work and not expire in December. While thousands of gold cards will expire and have already expired, they will still be fully operational in 2024. Speaking on the VOC Breakfast show on Monday, Postbank spokesperson Dr Bongani Diako said that Sassa beneficiaries should be aware of scammers […]

11 December 2023

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