South Africa: Research Finds South African Men Spend Childcare Grants Wisely

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As is true in other countries, the makeup of South Africa's families is diverse. The "nuclear" family (two biological parents and their children) has become an outdated framework in which to view the composition of households.

That's why all caregivers, no matter their age and gender, are entitled to receive the country's child support grant, to provide for the children in their care. More than 12 million child support grants are disbursed every month.

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