THE South African Post Office (Sapo) says it will no longer pay beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant at its branches.
In a statement on Tuesday, Johan Kruger, the spokesperson for Sapo said this move will result in shorter queues at its branches.
“The new round of applications for the SRD grant has opened. The application app now includes an option where beneficiaries can receive their grant from any Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers or USave merchants,” he said.
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The Post Office has encouraged beneficiaries to opt for this option, as branches will no longer pay out SRD grants.
Beneficiaries will be assisted to reset card pins at the cash pay points and the card can then be used at merchants and ATMs.
“South African Social Security Agency beneficiaries who receive their old age, disability or child grants can still collect their grants from any Post Office branch,” he said.
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