Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Application for and Payment of Social Assistance and the Requirements or Conditions in respect of Eligibility for Social Assistance

Chapter 1 : General Requirements for Eligibility to Qualify for Social Assistance

10. Persons eligible for care-dependency grant
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In addition to the requirements contemplated in section 7 of the Act, a parent, primary care giver or foster parent is eligible for a care-dependency grant in respect of a care-dependent child if—

 

(a) an assessment confirms that the child, due to his or her physical or mental disability, requires and receives permanent care or support services;

 

(b) he or she meets the requirements of the financial criteria set out in Annexure D; and

 

(c) he or she is a South African citizen, a permanent resident or a refugee.