Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)RegulationsRegulations in terms of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)Chapter 1 : Eligibility for Social Assistance3. Persons eligible for a disability grant |
| (1) | In addition to the requirements set out in regulation 2(2), a person is eligible for a disability grant if— |
| (a) | he or she is a disabled person who has attained the age of 18 years; |
| (b) | the disability is confirmed by a valid medical report of a medical officer and the report specifies whether the disability is permanent or temporary, provided that— |
| (i) | in the case of temporary disability, the medical report issued by a medical officer must, at the date of the application not be older than three months; and |
| (ii) | in the case of permanent disability, the Agency may accept a medical report which was issued by a medical officer more than three months from date of application. |
| (c) | as a result of the disability— |
| (i) | the applicant is certified incapable of entering the labour market; and |
| (ii) | he or she does not refuse to accept employment which is within his or her capabilities and from which he or she can generate income to provide fully or partially for his or her maintenance. |
| (d) | he or she does not, without good reason, refuse to undergo the necessary medical or other treatment recommended by a medical officer, a medical practitioner, or psychiatrist. |