Got a Sassa gold card? Here’s what you should know about its expiry

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has made a U-turn on when gold cards  expire, saying beneficiaries can use the cards until December.

The agency extended the period for which the cards are valid after many struggled to get a new one.

It said the extension was to make sure beneficiaries did not lose out on their grants because of expired cards.

“We also wish to inform our clients they are entitled to the payment channel of their choice. They can visit Sassa offices to change their method of payment so they get their monies at their own personal banks. This card can be used at any ATM and merchant,” said Sassa's Themba Matlou.

Sassa said those who get the grant should not listen to “strangers” or “fake social media pages” about the grant.