Kwatsaduza – Queues at Sassa workplaces have decreased after the March 20 announcement. For weeks, Sassa beneficiaries have scrambled to get the brand new black Postbank playing cards to switch their gold Sassa playing cards.
The federal government postponed the deadline for swapping gold Sassa playing cards for the brand new black Postbank playing cards to March 20.
This follows considerations raised by recipients who couldn’t meet the preliminary deadline of February 28. In Kwa-Thema, group chief Saki Kgapola Nxumalo stated many pensioners went to the Kwa-Thema workplace a number of instances and nonetheless had no playing cards.
“I used to be right here thrice in two weeks. We didn’t get assist as a result of they advised us the road could be reduce off after they catered to a sure quantity.
“This didn’t make sense as a result of they may see the deadline was looming,” he stated.
Minister of Communications and Digital Applied sciences Solly Malatsi and Social Growth minister Nokuzola Tolashe introduced the extension in a joint assertion.
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They assured grant funds would stay uninterrupted past the brand new deadline.
To help beneficiaries in effectively swapping their playing cards, we collaborate throughout departments and retailers to increase help nationwide.
“We will even dispatch cell workplaces to give attention to rural areas and to help as many individuals as attainable.”
The ministers assured they’d monitor the method carefully and supply common updates to handle points. On the March 20 deadline, the outdated gold Sassa playing cards would cease working, however beneficiaries can nonetheless apply for and obtain the brand new black Postbank playing cards after this date.
They said they’re collaborating with group leaders and native authorities to disseminate clear info and supply help.
Shoprite Kwa-Thema Junction also can help Sassa beneficiaries with the cardboard swap.
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