If you or someone you love depends on a social grant, here’s your friendly reminder to mark those calendars! Sassa has confirmed its April 2025 grant payment schedule – and a few important updates could make a big difference this month.
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THE SOUTH African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the payment dates for April 2025 social grants – and beneficiaries are urged to take note to avoid confusion or unnecessary queues.
According to the official announcement, grants will be paid in phases, as follows:
If you're collecting more than one type of grant, it’s important to check whether yours is linked to the Older Persons or Disability Grant – this affects when you can collect.
Card Swap Deadline Extended
In other news, the deadline to replace your old gold Sassa card with the new black Postbank card has been extended. Initially set for March 20, the deadline has now been moved to May 31, 2025, giving beneficiaries more time to make the switch without disruption to their payments.
To find the nearest Postbank card replacement site, simply dial *120*355# from your mobile phone.
Need Assistance?
For help or more information, you can call the Sassa National Toll-Free Line on 0800 60 10 11, or contact the Northern Cape Switchboard at 053 802 4900.
Don’t leave things to the last minute – check your dates, plan ahead, and make sure your card is up to date so you can receive your grant smoothly.
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