Here’s where you can change your SASSA gold card in KZN

Beneficiaries have until 20 March to switch from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card to the Postbank-issued black card.

The deadline for the SASSA-issued gold cards was initially set for 31 December 2023. However, it was postponed to December 2024 and later to 28 February 2025, and now 20 March 2025. A considerable number of beneficiaries reportedly had not yet switched to the Postbank black cards.

SITES WHERE YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR SASSA GOLD CARD IN KZN

Postbank has urged all social grant beneficiaries who have not upgraded to the Postbank black card are urged to do so by dialling 120218*3# to find card-issuing outlets in their area.

To ensure continued access to grants, beneficiaries can still use their SASSA gold cards at major retail chains, including Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, and Boxer, as well as any ATM nationwide before 20 March.

KwaZulu-Natal beneficiaries can visit the following sites:

WILL BENEFICIARIES ACCESS THEIR FUNDS IF THEY FAIL TO SWITCH BY THE DEADLINE?

In a joint media release, the Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe, and the Minister of Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi said they have listened to the deep concerns and frustrations of social grant beneficiaries and they trust that this extension will provide much-needed time for grant recipients.

“We strongly encourage our beneficiaries to make sure that they change to the Postbank Black Card as soon as they can, and well ahead of the 20 March 2025 deadline,” the Ministers said. 

They also emphasised that grant payments will continue as per usual, even after the 20 March deadline. 

If beneficiaries have not exchanged their SASSA gold cards by then, their grants will still be paid, but they will need to visit their nearest Post Office branch to access their funds.

ARE YOU A SASSA BENEFICIARY? HAVE YOU SWITCHED TO THE POSTBANK BLACK CARD? HOW WAS THE PROCESS?

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