SSL2601 Assignment 1 ANSWERS 2026 - Due 3 March 2026

SSL2601
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 3 MARCH 2026

, SSL2601 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE DATE: 3 MARCH 2026




ASSIGNMENT 01 QUESTION:


Louise has recently been appointed to the position of junior legal officer at a well-known
non-profit organisation. She has previously worked as a junior legal officer for a private
company but never for a non-profit organisation. The duties of her new position at the
non-profit organisation include, amongst others, assisting people with accessing social
security benefits. She has heard that you are studying social security law at the
University of South Africa and approaches you for advice.


Fully advise Louise on the financing of social security schemes and social
insurance in South Africa.


Louise, as you transition into your role at a non-profit organisation where you will assist
people in accessing social security benefits, it is important to understand how these
schemes are financed in South Africa. Social security in South Africa is composed of
social assistance and social insurance, and the financing differs between the two.



1. Social Assistance (Non-contributory schemes)

Social assistance schemes are non-contributory, meaning that beneficiaries do not pay
into the system. These schemes are funded directly by government through tax revenue
(SSL2601/1, Learning unit 1, p. 4 - 5; 1.9). Examples include the old-age grant,
disability grant, and child support grants.