Motion Without Notice By The Chief Whip On United Nations Day

27 October 2009

I move without notice, that the House;

Notes,

With approval, the announcement by Cabinet to extend Child Support Grant (CSG) to eligible children between the ages of 15-17 years

Further notes,

That the Child Support Grant for 15 year-olds will start on 1 January 2010; 16-year olds on 1 January 2011 and 17-year-olds on 1 January 2012,

Recognizes,

That social grants remain the most effective form of poverty alleviation, especially during the current financial downturn and that over 13 million citizens (of whom nine million are children) are currently receiving social assistance benefits,

Recalls,

That the ANC in its elections Manifesto committed itself to expand the provision of the child support grant to children aged 15 to 18 years in a phased manner linking it to school attendance and enrolment.

Believes,

That the decision of Cabinet is an affirmation of the determination of the ANC to implement the commitments we have in our Manifesto.

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