Landmark ruling in foster care grants

Fatima Schroeder - iOL News

This article from iOL news reports on recent changes to South Africa’s laws regarding foster care grants and child support grants. According to the article, a ruling has recently been reached by the Constitutional Court which allows children to receive loss of support grants after the loss of a parent while their foster carers also receive foster care support grants. The decision, says the article, will make a difference in the lives of many poor children in South Africa.