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Parents must use grant money wisely

Parents must avoid the temptationof spending money on non-basic requirements.

The Department of South African Social Security Agency has pleaded with parents and caregivers to use the Child Support Grant (CSG) wisely and save for 2017 academic year.

The department said parents and caregivers must avoid the temptation of spending money on non-basic requirements and buy items related to schooling and basic needs.

The department said the CSG must be used properly and education needs must be at the centre and a core priority.

In a statement, the department asked parents and caregivers to meet them halfway by acting responsibly and not misuse the child support grant.

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