Civil society organisations working on access to social security have welcomed President Ramaphosa’s signing into law of the Social Assistance Amendment Act. The act includes a provision empowering the Minister to pay additional amounts, or ‘Top-Ups’, to grant beneficiaries based on need. This provision will enable the introduction of the Child Support Grant Top-Up for orphans in the care of relatives. It's the first step towards a comprehensive legal solution to the foster care crisis. Courtesy #DStv403