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Black Sash urges government to turn SRD grant into meaningful Basic Income Grant

Black Sash has welcomed the ANC’s renewed commitment to converting the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant into a permanent Basic Income Grant (BIG), but warns that it must be more than a symbolic change.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Postbank black card suspension: Sassa advises gold card users to apply for alternative banking

Sassa urges gold card beneficiaries to apply for alternative banking options following Postbank black card suspension.

Business Advice
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Deadline for SASSA gold card replacement extended to May 2025

Beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) can now breathe easier as the deadline to replace their gold cards has been extended to May.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Deadline alert: SASSA beneficiaries must exchange gold cards for black cards now

SASSA beneficiaries are granted a two-month extension to swap their gold cards for Postbank's black cards, but the deadline looms. Act now to secure your grants before May 2025

Sunday Independent News
Sizwe Dlamini|Published