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CHILD SUPPORT GRANT
• must be a South African Citizen and resident
in South Africa;
• applicant must be the primary care giver of
the child/children concerned;
• child/children must be under the age of 7
years;
• must meet the requirements of the means test;
• 13 digit bar coded ID document (of the care
giver); and
• 13 digit birth certificate (of the child).
WHAT IS A MEANS TEST?
The most important factor when a person applies for
a social grant is his/her financial position. The
reason for this is that all social grants are only
granted if the applicant’s financial resources
are below a certain level. In determining whether
an applicant qualifies for a grant, and if so, to
what amount he/she would be entitled, the income and
assets of the applicant are assessed.
WHERE DO YOU APPLY FOR A GRANT
• You apply at the Welfare Office nearest to
where you live;
• If you are too old or sick to travel to the
office to apply for a grant, then a family member
or friend can apply on your behalf;
• Your application form will be completed in
the presence of an officer;
• When your application is completed you will
be given a receipt;
• Keep this receipt – it is your only
proof of application;
• You do not have to pay any money to apply;
• If your application is not approved by the
Welfare Office, you must be informed in writing as
to why your application was unsuccessful;
• You have the right to appeal to the Minister
for Welfare in your Province in writing, explaining
why you disagree with the decision. This appeal must
be lodged within 90 days of notification of the outcome
of your application.
DATE OF APPROVAL OF GRANTS
If your grant is approved, you will be paid from the
day you applied.
IF YOUR APPLICATION FOR A GRANT IS UNSUCCESSFUL
The applicant must be informed in writing of the reasons
for the refusal of the grant and his/her right to
appeal within 90 days of notification.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
You can receive your grant by the following methods:
• Cash payments
• Banks
• Procurator
• Post office
• Institution
For more information:
Please go to the website of the department of social
development: http://www.welfare.gov.za/
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