Zuko Komisa

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) announced on Tuesday morning the immediate and indefinite suspension of issuing Postbank’s black SASSA cards at distribution points nationwide.
SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi confirmed the suspension, stating that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is anticipated to announce a revised deadline for the complete phasing out of the existing SASSA gold cards.
Despite the disruption in the issuance of new black cards, Letsatsi reassured beneficiaries that SASSA remains optimistic that grant payments will continue uninterrupted.
“SASSA remains hopeful that all beneficiaries will continue to receive their funds,” he stated.
Furthermore, SASSA emphasised the right of beneficiaries to choose any bank of their preference for receiving their social grants.
“We also want to emphasise that beneficiaries have the right to choose any bank of their preference. If needed, they can visit their nearest SASSA local office for assistance,” Letsatsi added.
The indefinite suspension of the Postbank black card issuance and the impending new deadline for the gold cards signal ongoing changes within the SASSA payment system. Beneficiaries are advised to stay informed about further announcements from SASSA and the SARB regarding the transition and their payment options.
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