The deadline to transition from SASSA gold cards to the new Postbank black cards has been extended to May 31, 2025. The extension offers much-needed relief to beneficiaries who have not yet switched. This extension was confirmed by Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe on March 28, following the original deadline of March 20, 2025. Beneficiaries now have additional time to replace their old gold cards. ALSO READ: SASSA Extends SASSA Gold Card Validity to 31 May 2025 Switch From SASSA Gold Card To Black Cards For many grant recipients, the switch to the new Postbank black card was initially met with…
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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 7.5%, maintaining the prime lending rate at 11%. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced the decision on Thursday, citing rising global uncertainty, inflation risks, and geopolitical tensions as key factors behind the move. Global Economic Pressures Influence Decision The decision comes amid increasing tensions between South Africa and the United States, particularly following the expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the U.S. This diplomatic fallout follows accusations by former U.S. President Donald Trump that South Africa is implementing land reform policies that enable the…