SASSA: This is the DEADLINE to switch to Postbank Black Card

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SASSA: This is the DEADLINE to switch to Postbank Black Card

Postbank has set a date when they want all SASSA grant beneficiaries to have their Gold Card replaced with the Postbank Black Card.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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