The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed that Child Support Grants will continue, with payments expected on February 6, 2025. Sassa also issued a critical reminder to beneficiaries still using the Sassa Gold Cards, as these cards will cease to function on February 28, 2025. Beneficiaries are urged to upgrade to the new Postbank Black Card to avoid disruptions in accessing their grants.
There is no scientific evidence to support claims that child support grants are driving a surge in teenage pregnancies, says government. File picture: David Ritchie/Independent Newspapers, the South Africa n Social Security Agency February 2025 Children’s Grants are going ahead, with payment expected from Thursday, February 6.
Sassa processes the Child Support Grant together with the Foster Child and Care Dependency grant on the confirmed date in the first week of every month.You can check your February 2025 payment at sassacheck.com by entering your phone number and South African ID. Once your grant status shows “February 2025 approved” you should be paid for the month and receive your full grant.
Postbank confirmed the deadline, urging beneficiaries to upgrade to the new Black Card to avoid disruptions in accessing their grants. Beneficiaries can continue using their Gold Cards at major retail chains like Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, and Boxer, as well as ATMs nationwide, until the deadline.
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