In a significant development for South African social grant beneficiaries, Sassa and Postbank have provided updates on the ongoing migration process from the Sassa gold cards to the new Postbank black cards. As of March 10, 2025, over 1 million beneficiaries had successfully made the switch, and both organizations are working tirelessly to ensure everyone … Read more
Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe recently informed Parliament’s Social Development Committee that the institution has issued over 900,000 Postbank Black Cards as of Monday. She expressed confidence that the total number would surpass one million by the end of this week or early next week. Progress in Replacing SASSA Gold Cards The transition from the South … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that the existing gold cards will become obsolete on March 20, 2025. Beneficiaries are urged to switch to the new Postbank black cards to ensure uninterrupted access to their social grants. This transition is crucial to maintain the seamless distribution of social assistance. Extended Deadline for … 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
Cabinet has issued a directive urging all social grant beneficiaries to replace their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards by the 20th of March 2025. This change is crucial to ensure uninterrupted access to SASSA grant payments. Why the Change is Necessary In a statement released on … Read more