Minister Pule says social grant payments will continue uninterrupted [SOUND]

# Newly appointed Social Development minister, Dina Pule, says grant beneficiaries should not be concerned about the transition from the South African Social Security Agency gold card to the Postbank black card, as this will not affect grant payments. Government provides social assistance to approximately 28 million South Africans through various grant programmes. The department’s spokesperson, Sandy Godlwana, says the new payment system will reduce logistical challenges previously associated with transporting cash to payment points, making the grant payment process more efficient and reliable: