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Laws That Apply to Social Welfare
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Laws That Apply to Social Welfare

The main laws that concern social welfare are as follows:

  • The Constitution
  • The Social Assistance Act (no 13 of 2004)
  • The Social Security Agency Act (No 9 of 2004)
  • The Children’s Act (No 38 of 2005)
  • The Children’s Amendment Act 41 of 2007)
  • The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (No. 3 of 2000)

Other Acts that concern social welfare include:

  • Refugees Act (No. 130 of 1998)
  • Maintenance Act (No 99 of 1998)
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