One of the most important socio-economic and political decision the government of South Africa has ever made and prides itself in, particularly for the needy, is the commitment it took towards ensuring their social welfare by its introduction of social insurance and social assistance. The social security structure in South Africa has a Constitutional law basis. Section 27(1)(c) of the Constitution grants everyone the right to have access to social security, including, if one is unable to support himself or herself, and dependants. However, this social security system is not without challenges. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (i) (ii) (iii) Discuss the major shortcomings of the South African social security system. List three social security measures linked to employment relationship and three of those not linked to employment relationship. Distinguish between social assistance and social insurance

One of the most important socio-economic and political decision the government of South Africa has ever made and prides itself in, particularly for the needy, is the commitment it took towards ensuring their social welfare by its introduction of social insurance and social assistance. The social security structure in South Africa has a Constitutional law basis. Section 27(1)(c) of the Constitution grants everyone the right to have access to social security, including, if one is unable to support himself or herself, and dependants. However, this social security system is not without challenges. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (i) (ii) (iii) Discuss the major shortcomings of the South African social security system. List three social security measures linked to employment relationship and three of those not linked to employment relationship. Distinguish between social assistance and social insurance