Sassa cash payments suspended until further notice

Due to the unrest in the country that has been escalating over the past few days, the cash-in-transit industry has informed Sassa that it will not be providing any cash delivery services to its cash pay points until further notice.

This is to ensure the safety of the Sassa beneficiaries as well as theirs.

According to a statement released by Sassa, beneficiaries are urged to remain calm and await communication as to when the payment at pay points will resume.

“Sassa beneficiaries are reminded that their cards can be used to purchase goods or receive cash from merchants or bank ATMs. “However, beneficiaries are urged to ensure that it is safe for them to frequent any of these alternative facilities and to follow the Covid-19 protocols at all times,” the statement said.

Sassa CEO Totsie Memela said they request beneficiaries not to panic but to stay safe until further notice.

“We have to protect our beneficiaries as they might be caught up in the crossfire, especially those in high-risk areas. Payments will be made as soon as the situation is calm and safe,” said Memela.

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