SASSA Gold Cards 2025, Postbank Brings the Black Cards as Replacement

SASSA Gold Cards 2025: An important announcement has been made for SASSA Gold Card holders in South Africa. Postbank has made it clear that even though the expiry date appears on the cards of some cardholders, these cards will remain valid till 2024 and this will not hinder the payment of Social Grants. This has brought great relief to the beneficiaries who were under the confusion that they would have to immediately change their bank or get a new card.

Now all the beneficiaries of SASSA can avail their grants without any worry and receive payments on time.

Where can one use SASSA Gold Card?

The SASSA Gold Card will remain valid till 2024 and can be used at the following places:

✅ ATMs of all major banks – Beneficiaries can withdraw their grants from ATMs of any major bank.

✅ Large retail stores – The card will also be valid at the following stores:

• Boxer
• Pick n Pay
• Shoprite
• Usave
• Spar

Through these facilities, beneficiaries can receive grants at their convenience without waiting in long queues and avoiding crowds.

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How to get a Postbank black card instead of a SASSA gold card?

Postbank has started the process of replacing the SASSA gold card. Now beneficiaries will get a new black card, the process of which has already started at Pick n Pay and Boxer stores in Gauteng.

🔹 Documents required to get a black card:

• Valid or temporary ID
• Official proxy letter from SASSA

🔹 Special services:

• Beneficiaries who are sick or bedridden will be provided with the card at home.
• The black card will provide all the facilities, such as free replacement and protection from unauthorized deductions.
• The gold card will work until a new black card is received.

No beneficiary will have to pay any fee in this entire process and it will not affect the grant payment.

Extension of SRD Grant: Relief for the needy

Apart from the announcement by Postbank, another big news is that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has been extended till March 2025.

💰 Under this grant, each beneficiary will receive R2,090 per month.

🔹 Eligibility Criteria for SRD Grant:

• ✔️ The applicant must be a citizen, permanent resident or refugee of South Africa.
• ✔️ The applicant must be between 18 and 59 years of age.
• ✔️ He must undergo a medical or functional assessment that confirms the disability.
• ✔️ Necessary documents such as clinical information or referral forms must be submitted.
• ✔️ The applicant and his spouse must pass the Means Test.
• ✔️ If the applicant does not have an identity card or birth certificate, alternative documents prescribed by SASSA can also be accepted.

This grant is acting as a lifeline for those who were affected financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Conclusion:

SASSA Gold Card holders need not worry about the payment of their grant amount, as Postbank has made it clear that payments will remain uninterrupted despite the expiry of the card.

Furthermore, the extension of the SRD Grant and the introduction of the Black Card is another big relief for beneficiaries. Despite all these changes, South African citizens in need will continue to receive their grants on time and can avail of it without any hassle.

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