Yes, under some situations, SASSA has the authority to revoke the Child Support Grant. If the child’s circumstances change, the award may be terminated and is subject to periodic evaluations. Under certain circumstances, the Agency may terminate the Child Support Grant.
These include the kid reaching eighteen, dying, entering a public facility, or departing the nation. If fraud or deception is discovered, the grant may be canceled if it is left unclaimed for three months and the caregiver’s financial circumstances materially improve.
Cancellation of a Child Support Grant for the Following Reasons:
When the kid turns eighteen: The Kid Support Grant is meant to help meet children’s fundamental requirements while growing up. It immediately ends when the kid turns eighteen, as, at that point, they are deemed adults and should either pursue additional school or work or become self-sufficient.
The child dies: The award aims to help with a living child’s care. If the kid passes away, which is a sad event, the grant ends right once because there is no longer a recipient for the money.
The young person is accepted into a public facility: The grant is terminated if the child is placed in an institution that receives funding from the government, such as an orphanage or a center for kids with special needs. This is so because, in such facilities, the state takes complete responsibility for the child’s care, including their financial requirements.
For three months in a row, the caregiver neglected to submit a grant claim: The grant’s consistent collecting acts as a sign that it is still needed. SASSA immediately cancels the award if it is not claimed for three consecutive months, which is presumed unnecessary. This is a step to ensure that resources are allocated effectively to people who need them.
The kid is not in the country: Children living in South Africa are eligible for the Support Grant. Since the grant is intended to cover living expenses while the kid is in the nation, it is terminated if the youngster travels abroad for a prolonged time.
Deception or falsification: Accurate and truthful information is required for the Child Support Grant application procedure. SASSA will revoke the award if it becomes clear that the applicant lied or used fraudulent methods to get it. This protects the system’s integrity and guarantees that awards are given to deserving recipients.
Change in circumstances: The Child Support Grant is given out based on the caregiver’s financial necessity because it is means-tested. SASSA may reassess the award if the caregiver’s financial circumstances materially improve, for example, due to a rise in income or the acquisition of assets. The award may be revoked if it is shown that the caregiver no longer satisfies the financial requirements.
Refusal to assist with a review: SASSA periodically performs evaluations to verify beneficiaries’ continued eligibility. This might entail making house calls or asking for updated data. Due to concerns about the validity of the claim being raised by the failure to establish eligibility, SASSA has the right to suspend or revoke the grant if the caregiver refuses to participate in the assessment process.