The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has been a vital resource for many South Africans, especially through the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. In 2025, there are significant updates that bring both opportunities and challenges for recipients. While more payments are expected, a new rule could affect your eligibility. It is crucial to … Read more
SASSA grant beneficiaries now have an additional three weeks to switch their current payment cards to the new Postbank black cards, following an extension granted for the card conversion process. Originally, recipients were required to complete the switch by February 28, but this deadline has been extended to March 20, allowing more time for beneficiaries … Read more
Postbank and SASSA have issued a reminder to social grant recipients who have not yet transitioned to the new Postbank black cards. The current SASSA gold cards will remain functional during the upcoming payment cycle scheduled between March 4 and March 6, 2025. This comes after the deadline for replacing the SASSA gold cards has … Read more
The South African Cabinet has confirmed that March 20, 2025, is the final deadline for the replacement of the current SASSA gold cards. These cards will be replaced with the new Postbank black cards, marking the end of the use of gold cards for SASSA beneficiaries. Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s Reminder Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Minister in … Read more
Recent developments in South Africa’s social support system have led to significant security enhancements by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Following revelations of widespread fraud in the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant online system, Sassa is implementing robust measures to safeguard beneficiary information and ensure that genuine applicants receive their critical R370 … Read more
On Wednesday, the Agency issued a warning to beneficiaries who have not yet transitioned to the new Postbank Black Cards. They may face difficulties with their transactions after the deadline. End of Sassa Gold Cards on 28 February 2025 The Sassa Gold Cards will no longer be operational after 28 February 2025, regardless of the … Read more
While most dimes are worth just ten cents, certain rare specimens have become highly sought after by collectors, fetching prices exceeding $1 million at auctions. These dimes, often still found in circulation, owe their value to unique minting errors, limited production runs, or historical significance. Below is a detailed exploration of these exceptional coins. 1. … Read more
The 2024/2025 financial year for South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant payments is set to conclude in March 2025. As this period comes to a close, beneficiaries are left wondering whether they will receive their final payments earlier than usual, especially before any changes are introduced for the upcoming financial year. In this article, … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny, minted from 1909 to 1958, is a cherished coin among collectors. While many are common, certain rare errors have transformed some into highly valuable treasures. This article explores seven such Lincoln Wheat Pennies, detailing their unique errors and the impressive values they have achieved at auctions. 1. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent … Read more
The Buffalo Nickel, minted from 1913 to 1938, is a cherished piece of American coinage. While many of these nickels are common, certain errors have transformed some into highly valuable collector’s items. Below are five notable Buffalo Nickel errors that have fetched thousands at auctions. 1. 1916 Doubled Die Obverse In 1916, a minting anomaly … Read more