Minister Lindiwe Zulu launches Child Poverty and Child Support Grant Review Report, 6 Oct
Minister Lindiwe Zulu launches Child Poverty and Child Support ... South African Government
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The Child Poverty and The Child Support Grant (CSG) Review Report
Introduction
The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, will launch the Child Poverty and The Child Support Grant (CSG) Review Report in Johannesburg, Gauteng on Friday, 06 October. This report is a result of the pressing need to review policy around the CSG, which was acknowledged by the Minister of Social Development in 2020. The Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town was commissioned by the department to undertake a comprehensive review of child poverty and the value of the CSG in the following year.
Objectives
The review aims to reflect on the state of child poverty in the country, document the policy process in the development and expansion of the CSG, and review the impact of the CSG on child poverty.
Child Support Grant (CSG)
The CSG has been successful at reaching a large number of poor children with relative ease and it has the most pro-poor targeting record of all the existing social grants. It has successfully reached 13 million children to the value of R510 a month per child. The allocated CSG budget for the 2022/23 financial year was R77 billion.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
South Africa’s social assistance programme, particularly the Child Support Grant, is recognized as a globally acknowledged model for poverty alleviation. In 2022, the World Bank report on Inequality in Southern Africa identified South Africa’s Child Support Grant as the programme with the largest impact on poverty and the widest coverage of the poor. This aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations, specifically Goal 1: No Poverty.
Educational Impact
In addition to government’s pro-poor policies of poverty alleviation, the CSG has played a significant role in positive school outcomes. Research has shown that it has ensured that eligible children receiving the CSG remain in school. This aligns with SDG Goal 4: Quality Education.
Social Development Month
The launch of the report is part of Social Development Month celebrated every year in October. This year’s DSD month is celebrated under the theme: “Working Together to Eradicate Poverty and Other Social Ills”. The month primarily aims to showcase the work taken by the Department of Social Development and its entities, South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and National Development Agency (NDA), in achieving the SDGs.
Launch Details
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the launch of the report with the following details:
- Date: Friday, 6 October 2023
- Time: 9h00
- Virtual Venue: www.dsdtv.org.za
Physical Venue: The Nelson Mandela Foundation, 107 Central St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
Media Contact
Media can RSVP by contacting:
- Ms Nomfundo Lentsoane on 0664806845 / NomfundoLe@dsd.gov.za
- Mr Jaconia Kobue on 0632495120 / JaconiaK@dsd.gov.za
Media Enquiries
Media enquiries may be forwarded to:
- Ms Lumka Oliphant
- Cell: 083 484 8067
- E-mail: lumkao@dsd.gov.za
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable | The Child Support Grant (CSG) reaching 13 million children and the allocated CSG budget of R77 billion for the 2022/23 financial year |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes | The CSG playing a significant role in positive school outcomes and ensuring eligible children receiving the CSG remain in school |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 1: No Poverty
The article discusses the launch of the Child Poverty and The Child Support Grant (CSG) Review Report, which reflects on the state of child poverty in South Africa. The Child Support Grant is acknowledged as a successful social grant that reaches a large number of poor children, making it relevant to SDG 1.
SDG 4: Quality Education
The article mentions that the CSG has played a significant role in positive school outcomes and ensuring eligible children receiving the CSG remain in school. This highlights the connection between the CSG and SDG 4, which aims to ensure quality education for all.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
The article mentions that the Child Support Grant has successfully reached 13 million children, indicating substantial coverage of the poor and vulnerable population.
Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
The article states that the CSG has played a significant role in positive school outcomes and research has shown it has ensured that eligible children receiving the CSG remain in school. This aligns with the target of ensuring all children complete free, equitable, and quality education.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article provides indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
– The Child Support Grant reaching 13 million children indicates progress towards achieving substantial coverage of the poor and vulnerable population (Target 1.3).
– The allocated CSG budget of R77 billion for the 2022/23 financial year reflects the commitment to implementing social protection systems (Target 1.3).
– The positive school outcomes and the CSG’s role in ensuring eligible children remain in school can be used as indicators for progress towards quality education (Target 4.1).
By monitoring these indicators, progress can be measured towards achieving the identified targets.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable | The Child Support Grant (CSG) reaching 13 million children and the allocated CSG budget of R77 billion for the 2022/23 financial year |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes | The CSG playing a significant role in positive school outcomes and ensuring eligible children receiving the CSG remain in school |
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Source: gov.za
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