What measures are in place to (i) track and (ii) ensure that funds allocated to beneficiaries, particularly for children with special needs as a result of guardians misusing funds (details furnished) are been utilised for their intended pur
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Report suspected abuse or neglect of the Care Dependency Grant to SASSA (Toll-Free number)
If you suspect that a parent, primary care giver or foster parent is abusing the Care Dependency Grant intended for the child or neglecting the child, you can report it to SASSA using the toll-free number.
- Who it is for
- anyone who suspects abuse of the grant intended for the child or neglecting the child
- How to act on it
- Report to SASSA using the Toll-Free number.
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Furthermore, anyone can report to SASSA using the Toll-Free number if there is a suspicion that the parent, primary care giver or foster parent is abusing the grant intended for the child or neglecting the child.
Care Dependency Grant (COG) for care dependent children
The Department provides the Care Dependency Grant (COG) to a parent, primary care giver or foster parent of a child who, due to physical or mental disability, requires and receives permanent care and support services.
- Who it is for
- a parent, primary care giver or foster parent of a child who requires and receives permanent care and support services due to physical or mental disability
- How to act on it
- Apply/receive through the Department’s Social Assistance programme (no application steps are described in the provided text).
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The Department through the Social Assistance programme provides Care Dependency Grant (COG) to a parent, primary care giver or foster parent of a child who owing to his or her physical or mental disability, requires and receives permanent care and support services.
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Reference
S CW11
Key Takeaways
- CW11
- SASSA
- RCW11-2026-03-23
- social
- development
- funds
Dates
Opening Date
23 March 2026
Closing Date
23 March 2026