NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is ready for the October payment cycle in which all social grant payments to beneficiaries will be made by Sassa in partnership with the South African Post Office (Sapo), said Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi.
"With twelve days to go before the September payment cycle is concluded, Sassa has already paid over six billion rand to 92% of its beneficiaries this month, which is a clear sign that government will manage to insource the service of grant payments from October onward," said Letsatsi.
Beneficiaries should ensure that they have acquired the new Sassa card by the end of September, because the old one is expiring in September.
The new Sassa card is an improvement on the old card and does not allow deductions for things such as airtime, loans or prepaid electricity, among others.
This new card also allows three free cash withdrawals at points of sale, one free withdrawal at the post office per month and free swipes at points of sale. It is accepted by all ATMs displaying the VISA sign.
Beneficiaries who wish to query anything related to their grants can call Sassa toll-free on 0800 60 10 11.
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