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Transaction benefits for new SASSA card holders

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The Social Security Agency says the new and improved cards have been designed to minimise illegal deductions such as airtime purchases, electricity top ups and unwanted loans. SASSA says beneficiaries also will no longer have to pay a service fee. The Post Office's Nobuhle Njapha says there are benefits when using the card during transactions.
19 Jul 2018 1AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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