Child Support Grant Analysis

The school of thought that says South African government has vested interest in keeping the majority of its citizens in the same material position as they have always been, is argued in amongst citizens. This topic it is important because it concern the gap between the lives of the vulnerable people and the rich which has an impact on the economy and the future of the Country as a whole. The government is making changes in the lives of the people whereas there are different opinions regarding this issue. Change can be bought to people but it is up to them if they want to change as they say “that you can take a donkey to the river but you cannot force it to drink water”. This paper discus the steps, methods and programmes implemented by the
This grant has a positive impact on poor children as well as their families. The government is doing everything on its power to reduce poverty by giving people the basic needs. Poor people are linked to resources and services, there are programmes established to empower the people’s skills. The government support and help people to restore their dignity and self-esteem by promotion of competence and empowerment programmes to break up the barrier that keeps them in the same position. Creation of opportunities for all South African and more especially the poor to develop their full potential through education and training, people who wish to continue their studies to tertiary level but cannot afford to pay their fees, there are opportunities available for them such as bursaries and scholarships as an assistance to the needs to pursue their dreams or goals. There is also an internship programme for people who have qualifications to offer them practical work experience and one can acquire important supplementary skills and can make it easier for an individual to get a job. There is a program offered by the Department of Social Development, established for social security and other safety procedures to protect the vulnerable groups such as the poor, disabled and elderly people. Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) provide an important opportunities for labour absorption and income transfers to poor households, It employ workers on a temporary or ongoing basis through government, contractors and Non-Government Organisations. People who are poor are hired so that they can have a monthly income in order to sustain them throughout the