Sassa beneficiaries urged to change their gold cards to black cards before end of February.
SASSA grant beneficiaries have until the end of February to change their gold cards to black ones.
This move is to prevent interruptions in receiving their funds.
The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairwoman, Khusela Sangoni-Diko, said in a media briefing in Parliament on Thursday, 30 January, that there are more than 200 distribution sites available for beneficiaries.
“As a committee, we join the government in urging all Sassa beneficiaries who still have gold cards to ensure they replace these with black cards by the 28th of February 2025 at distribution sites across the country. There’s more than 200 sites, including retailers like Boxer, Shoprite, Usave, and Pick n Pay. We urge the public and SASSA beneficiaries to replace their cards to avoid interruptions in receiving their social grants,” she said.
Sangoni-Diko said Postbank has also advertised a number for more information: 120218*3#.
She said the committee is encouraged by the strengthening of governance within Postbank.
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Sangoni-Diko emphasised the ongoing call for government and stakeholders to intentionally support Postbank in delivering its mandate of financial inclusion for all.
“It’s quite disappointing that some members of Parliament seek to move Sassa grant payments away from Postbank and have government not use the Post Office for delivering its services. We must be intentional. To strengthen these institutions, government itself must be deliberate in using these services,” she said.
Since the start of the 7th Parliament, the committee has been focused on the turnaround and sustainability of the South African Post Office (Sassa).
Sangoni-Diko pointed out the committee’s doubts regarding the Business Rescue Practitioner’s effectiveness in guaranteeing Sapo’s return to liquidity and solvency, ensuring it is future-proofed.
“We remain unconvinced that the BRPs have secured strategic partnerships effectively. The committee will engage with the minister to understand the BRPs’ exit strategy, as they cannot remain indefinitely,” she said.
She mentioned in its oversight work, the committee will also initiate stakeholder consultations with private and other interested sectors on potential strategic partnerships for executive consideration to revive and save Sapo.
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