The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) disburses over 18 million permanent grant payments each month. These grants include a range of benefits for vulnerable South Africans, such as:
- Older Persons pension grant
- Disability grant
- War Veterans grant
- Care Dependency grant
- Foster Child grant
- Child Support grant
- Child Support grant Top-Up
- Grant-in-aid
The New Sassa Black Card
To streamline the grant payment process, Sassa has introduced a new black Mzansi Debit Card, which is replacing the older gold card. This transition began in Gauteng in September 2024 and is now being rolled out nationwide.
We are thrilled to commence the replacement of Sassa Gold Cards with Postbank Black Cards. We urge all Sassa beneficiaries to collect their new cards as soon as possible and avoid waiting until the last minute. Everyone should collect their new card during the designated store’s operating hours.
How to Collect Your New Sassa Card
To find a Sassa card replacement center near you, follow these simple steps:
- Dial *120*355#
- Select option 1
- Choose your province
A list of locations will be displayed where you can collect your new card.
What You Need to Bring
To collect your new Sassa Black Card, you'll need to bring the following:
- Valid ID: Your original ID or a temporary ID if your original is lost or misplaced.
- Proxy Letter: If you're collecting a card on behalf of someone else, you'll need an official Sassa proxy letter.
- Approval Letter: Asylum seeker grant beneficiaries must bring their official approval letter from Sassa.
Benefits of the New Black Sassa Card
The new Sassa Black Card offers several advantages:
- Free Card Replacement: Your first card replacement is free.
- Free Withdrawals: Enjoy three free store withdrawals per month.
- Free Monthly Statement: Receive a free monthly statement to keep track of your funds.
- Enhanced Security: Rest assured that your funds are safe, as unauthorized deductions are prevented.
Postbank assures all Sassa gold card grant recipients who have not yet received a black card that their gold cards will continue to work for grant collection until they are replaced. There is no need for concern.
By switching to the new Sassa Black Card, grant beneficiaries can access their funds more conveniently and securely.
