Question NW2757 to the Minister of Social Development
24 October 2022 - NW2757
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Social Development
What total number of the (a) 12 992 589 children who received child support grants in the 2020-21 financial year and (b) 12 787 448 children in the 2019-20 financial year (i) are enrolled in (aa) primary and (bb) high school and (ii) attend school regularly?
Reply:
This is a matter that will henceforth receive attention. So far, the Department had been collaborating with the Department of Basic Education in the identification of National School Financial Aid Scheme-facilitated opportunities for child support grant beneficiaries who are in grade 12 and wishing to proceed to higher education and vocational training.