means a person who has acquired citizenship in terms of Chapter 2 of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995 (Act No. 88 of 1995), and includes any person who is-
| a) | not a South African citizen and who prior to 1 March 1996 was in receipt of a benefit similar to a grant in terms of any law repealed by section 20 of the Social Assistance Act, 1992 (Act No. 59 of 1992); or |
| b) | a member of a group or category of persons determined by the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, by notice in the Gazette; |