The South African government provides social assistance to those in need, which is regulated by SASSA. Individuals who are at risk of hunger or require government aid to improve their standard of living may be eligible for social grants, with most recipients being elderly or disabled. To qualify for a social grant, applicants must be South African citizens, legally admitted permanent residents, or refugees.

Many social benefits, such as child support, disability aid, caregiver relief, and social relief of distress, are subject to a “means test.” SASSA uses this test to determine if an applicant is eligible for a grant based on their income and assets. The means test is used to determine eligibility for a grant designed to assist those who cannot support themselves independently.

How much money is allocated to the care dependency grant for employed parents of disabled children?

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