The old SASSA card will expire at the end of September 2018 and beneficiaries who currently receive cash are strongly encouraged to get their new gold cards at a Post Office or SASSA office across the province.
The new SASSA card is an improvement of the old card and it does not allow deductions for things such as airtime, loans or prepaid electricity among others.
READ: Mpumalanga beneficiaries invited to change old SASSA cards
This new card also allows three free cash withdrawals at points of sale, one free withdrawal at the post office per month, free swipes at points of sale and accepted by all ATM’s displaying the VISA sign.
To get the new card, beneficiaries should present only their ID and old white SASSA card.
READ: SASSA beneficiaries urged to get new gold card before deadline
Beneficiaries who wish to query anything related to their grants can call SASSA toll free on 0800 60 10 11.
