Well-dressed moms ‘denied’ child grant

Several women in Otjiwarongo this week levelled accusations of discrimination against the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare officials for allegedly denying them access to vulnerable children grants.
The women making these claims were queuing together in front of the barred gates of the ministry’s regional office this week, while alleging that their physical appearance was being used to judge whether they would be allowed entry, in order to apply for the grant.
Successful applicants receive a N$250 per month grant for their children.
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