THE DO‘S AND DON’TS WHEN MAKING DONATIONS Many are willing and eager to donate money to assist with the alleviation of poverty, but should at all times remain wary of the promise of tax benefits. It is of paramount importance that the historical accountability and transparency of recipient companies or funds be considered, as well...
The Foster Child Grant (FCG) is a payment from the government of South Africa, to a foster parent (by a valid court order) of a child under the age of 18. The grant is for foster parents who need financial assistance to help take care of a foster child or children. The value of the...
According to MiWayLife customer experience head Madikana Kekana, first-time parents in South Africa spend, on average, around R100,000 a year to raise a child.
Global Reference Group for Children Affected by COVID-19: Joint Estimates and Action. That number rises to 207,400 when including children who have lost their primary or secondary caregiver, such as a grandparent.
Child Welfare and other non-profit agencies use a sliding scale based on what the adoptive parents earn and amend the cost of the adoption accordingly. Adoptions can cost as little as a few hundred rand, although they typically cost between R10 000 and R25 000 (not including the cost of the medical, police clearance and psychological examination, which are usually extras).
Compared with other South African provinces, KwaZulu-Natal has higher levels of orphanhood.
