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HESSEQUA NEWS - The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is urging beneficiaries not to be misled by social media circulating wrong rumours that the Sassa gold cards are going to be discontinued, have expired or are to be withdrawn.

The Sassa gold cards work like any other commercial authenticated card as approved by the South African Reserve Bank. Beneficiaries must know that it is safe with all necessary safeguards to keep all their money in their accounts.

Sassa says the remaining funds will be kept safe on the beneficiary's card. Social grants payment funds can be withdrawn on any different day throughout the month according to a beneficiary's needs.

The beneficiaries are reminded, again, that they can use their Sassa gold cards to withdraw money at ATMs or the retail stores or any supermarket of their choice. Those receiving grants at pay-points are advised to create a PIN when collecting their grants during the August 2022 payment.

This will enable beneficiaries to use their Sassa card to draw their money at ATMs and supermarkets using their PIN.

Sassa is requesting beneficiaries to avoid going into risk crime hot places during the first days of the month.

Scammers and thugs target the beginning of the month to rob vulnerable people living with disability, as well as elders. It is advisable to do shopping or withdraw money in the middle of the month.

For more information contact the Sassa customer help desk at 013 754 9439/9428 or toll free number: 0800 60 10 11 from 08:00 - 16:00 during week days Monday to Friday.