SASSA grant recipients in Potchefstroom and surrounding areas urgently need to switch to the new Postbank Black Card, as the SASSA Gold Cards stopped working from 20 March 2025. If you haven't yet picked up your new card, you can do so between 26–28 March 2025 at the Potchefstroom Post Office. Don’t risk payment disruptions—collect your card.
Why is Your SASSA Grant Important?
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) distributes crucial monthly grants, providing essential support to millions of South Africans including:
🧓 Elderly (Old Age Grant)
👶 Parents and guardians (Child Support Grant)
♿ People with disabilities (Disability Grant)
🧑⚕️ Foster parents (Foster Child Grant)
🧑🎓 Vulnerable individuals and special care cases (Care Dependency and others)
These grants are often the only income many people have for essential expenses such as food, electricity, schooling, transport, and daily living. Disruptions in payments can cause severe hardship.
Why the Switch to Postbank Black Cards?
SASSA has upgraded from Gold Cards to Postbank Black Cards to:
🔐 Enhance Security – New technology reduces fraud and card cloning risks.
🛡️ Prevent Fraud – Past card cloning issues caused severe disruptions; the new card is safer.
⚙️ Modernise Payments – Upgrading payment systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.
Important Information for Beneficiaries
⛔ Gold Card Deactivation: Your old SASSA Gold Card stopped working on 20 March 2025.
🆕 Collection Points: Obtain your new card at Post Offices, designated replacement points, or selected retailers:
Shoprite
Checkers
Pick n Pay
Usave
Boxer
💳 Immediate Activation: Cards activate instantly, usable immediately at ATMs and stores.
💰 Free Card Replacement: No fees to get your new card.
📲 Alternative Access: You can still access your grant at a Post Office by presenting your ID and cellphone.
Potchefstroom Collection Details:
📌 Potchefstroom Post Office
📍 Address: 35 OR Tambo Street, Potchefstroom
🗓️ Dates: 26–28 March 2025
⏰ Time: 08:00 – 17:00 daily
Bring your valid South African ID (ID book or smart card). If collecting on behalf of someone else, you'll need their certified ID copy and an authorization letter.
✅ Required Documents:
Your valid South African ID (or temporary ID)
No additional paperwork
Instant card issuance and activation
📱 Finding Other Collection Points:
If you can't visit the post office, check for other active collection points by dialling *120*355#:
Press 1 to continue
Select North West province
☎️ Need Assistance?
📞 Postbank Call Centre: 0800 53 54 55
📞 SASSA Call Centre: 0800 60 10 11
Don't Miss Out.
You still have until 28 March 2025 to collect your new Postbank Black Card at the Potchefstroom Post Office. After this date, you'll need to enquire online or via phone for collection information.
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