Question NW3252 to the Minister of Social Development
13 November 2017 - NW3252
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Social Development
(a) On what date will the North Gauteng High Court ruling lapse which allows the SA Social Security Agency to continue paying foster care grants and (b) what is the total number of foster care grants that will be affected when the specified ruling lapses?
Reply:
a) The North Gauteng High Court order will cease to have force or effect On 31 December 2017.
b) The total number of foster care grants that will be affected is estimated at about 34 000. However the actual number remaining will depend on progress made in extending the foster placement orders by 31 December 2017.