SASSA grants payments systems glitch resolved, says Postbank
‘’SASSA social grants recipients using the SASSA gold cards can now collect their grants monies at ATM’s and retailers nationwide.’’
Postbank made this announcement following last week’s system glitches that impacted payments of more than 7 million beneficiaries.
Postbank spokesperson, Dr Bongani Diako, said the payments
system challenges have been resolved from Saturday afternoon
‘’We have since been recording stability with successful
transactions over the ATM and retailers. SASSA social grants recipients are
therefore advised to proceed to withdraw social grants at ATMs and retailers
outlets nationwide that provide the cashback functionality which includes
Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, Pick n Pay and Boxer.’’
‘’SASSA grants recipients can also use the SASSA gold cards
to make purchases at any place that accepts bank card transactions as the SASSA
gold cards functions fully within the national payments system similarly to any
other bank card,’’ he added.
Diako said Postbank is monitoring the system performance
within Post Office branches on Monday, and advise beneficiaries of any
developments.
‘’Postbank apologises to our SASSA social grants
beneficiaries for the inconvenience caused due to these system challenges. We
know that social grants are important to the livelihood of the most vulnerable
in our community and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience experienced
during the system glitch,’’ he concluded.
PICTURE: SASSADone By: Mitchum George
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