28/08/2026
GCIS and SASSA Dundee Urge Beneficiaries to Switch from Expiring Gold Cards Before 31 August 2026
Following an announcement by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) that the SASSA Gold Card is about to expire, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), together with the SASSA Dundee Service Office, is engaging social grant beneficiaries at the Dundee Taxi Rank to encourage them to switch to a Postbank account or any other bank of their choice.
The deadline for beneficiaries to make the switch is 31 August 2026. Beneficiaries who fail to switch before the deadline will not be able to access their social grants using the expiring Gold Card.
SASSA is urging all affected beneficiaries to take advantage of the ongoing awareness campaign and ensure that they make the necessary arrangements before the deadline.
Commuters and members of the public are also encouraged to spread the word and inform family members, friends and fellow social grant beneficiaries about the approaching deadline.
Beneficiaries are urged not to wait until the last day and to visit the SASSA Dundee Service Office or designated assistance points for guidance on the process of switching to Postbank or another bank of their choice.
Act now—31 August 2026 is the deadline.