Postbank in ‘CRISIS’ over 2025 SASSA card swap

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Postbank in ‘CRISIS’ over 2025 SASSA card swap
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An emergency meeting of Social Development MECs labels the 2025 SASSA card swap a 'crisis,' with urgent interventions needed …

An emergency meeting of Social Development MECs terms the 2025 SASSA card swap a crisis, with urgent intervention required. Image: FileAn emergency meeting of Social Development MECs labels the 2025 SASSA card swap a ‘crisis,’ with urgent interventions needed …An emergency meeting of Social Development MECs terms the 2025 SASSA card swap a crisis, with urgent intervention required. Image: File

Many elderly clients are travelling all day from remote locations only to not be served due to poor provisions from Postbank. Image: File However, the MECs did highlight the effort of SASSA staff to help the process. SASSA will provide support to clients with alternative payment options. As well as outreach programmes in partnership with local municipalities. Minister Tolashe visited a Shoprite supermarket in Eerste Rivier where she got to see the 2025 SASSA card swap taking place firsthand. Plus, it concluded the following interventions are needed. Use of DSD provincial offices and added human resources.

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