JOHANNESBURG - Some grant recipients believe that formal banking services are only for higher income individuals.
This disadvantages their access to banking services and the benefits thereof.
Sassa is currently switching grant recipients from its gold card to Postbank black cards.
With the changeover deadline fast approaching, only a small percentage of recipients have transitioned successfully, indicating a gap in understanding this crucial step to accessing benefits.
Simphiwe Phakathi of Easypay Everywhere Banking has more.