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 is on the brink of a significant achievement, as it anticipates reaching 1 million South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries transitioning from the gold card to the new black card within the coming week. This development underscores Postbank’s commitment to enhancing the security and efficiency of grant disbursements. Progress of the Migration As … Read more
As the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) approaches the March 20, 2025, deadline for beneficiaries to transition from the SASSA Gold Card to the new Postbank Black Card, concerns about uninterrupted grant access have arisen. SASSA and Postbank have implemented measures to ensure beneficiaries continue to receive their grants without disruption during this transition … 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 Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank are actively working together to tackle the backlog of approximately 2.4 million beneficiaries who have yet to upgrade their SASSA gold cards. This collaboration aims to ensure that all affected individuals can receive the necessary upgrades within the given timeline. Progress in Card Replacement To date, … Read more