Benefit answers for South Africa
Each program has a short description. The link opens the full card, then the official page.
What is Child Support Grant in South Africa?
Social grant support for a child’s primary caregiver under South Africa’s published rules.
What is Older Persons Grant in South Africa?
Social grant support for older people under South Africa’s published rules.
What is Disability Grant in South Africa?
Social grant support for adults whose disability affects their ability to work, under South Africa’s published rules.
What is Care Dependency Grant in South Africa?
Social grant support for the caregiver of a child who needs full-time care because of a disability, under published rules.
What is Foster Child Grant in South Africa?
Social grant support for a child placed in foster care by a court, under South Africa’s published rules.
What is UIF Unemployment Benefits in South Africa?
Short-term unemployment support linked to UIF contributions under South Africa’s published rules.
Where can I get help in a mental health crisis in South Africa?
Call 0800 567 567 if you are in a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide. SADAG says this line is free and open every day, at any hour.
Where can I get help with postpartum depression in South Africa?
Call 0800 567 567 if you are in distress or thinking about suicide, including in pregnancy or after a birth.
Where can I stay after domestic violence in South Africa?
If you need a shelter, call the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre on 0800 428 428. It sits under the Department of Social Development. Social workers can refer you.
What is National School Nutrition Programme in South Africa?
The National School Nutrition Programme provides a meal at school. The government FAQ names quintile 1 to 3 public schools. The school runs the meal.
What is NSFAS in South Africa?
NSFAS is the bursary for study at a public university or TVET college. Apply on myNSFAS. The page says to have an identity number, proof of household income, and your college choice ready.
What is Help to pay a full-time carer in South Africa?
If someone already gets a disability grant, a war veteran's grant, or a grant for older persons, and cannot look after themselves, Grant-in-Aid is an extra amount to pay the person who gives full-time care.
How do I apply for a driving licence in South Africa?
The South African Government says you need a learner's licence before a driving licence. You book the driving test at a driving licence testing centre. For a code B car you must be 18 or older.
How do I prepare for the learner's licence test in South Africa?
The South African Government says a learner's licence shows you know the basics of a vehicle and the rules of the road.
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