Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Portfolio Committee on Social Development

EXTENSION OF SASSA GOLD CARDS VALIDITY MUST INCLUDE IMPROVED ROLLOUT PLAN

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The committee believes that the deadline for the validity of the SASSA Gold Cards should be extended in conjunction with a properly resourced and statistically improved rollout plan for the Postbank Black Cards. Extending the deadline without an improved rollout plan will prolong beneficiaries' frustration and panic.
14 Feb 2025 English South Africa Government · Government

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