Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of gogos
Pseudonym | Age | Number of dependants | Ages of children in in gogos care | Source of income | Total monthly income disclosed in interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thoko | 60–65 | 1 | 10–15 | Senior Citizen grant Foster Care Grant | R2150 |
Thuli | 60–65 | 3 | 15–20 (2), 20–25 | Hawking Foster Care Grant | R840 |
Bontle | 50–55 | 2 | 0–5, 15–20 | Social Welfare Grant | R320 |
Sindi | 55–60 | 4 | 0–5 (2), 5–10, 15–20 | Rent Income Social Welfare Grant | R320 |
Florence | 70–75 | 2 | 15–20, 20–25 | Senior Citizen Grant Social Welfare Grant | R1670 |
Bongi | 60–65 | 2 | 0–5, 15–20 | Not disclosed | – |
Lerato | 50–60 | 2 | 10–15, 15–20 | Social Welfare Grant Help from local NGO | R320 |
Agnes | 50–60 | 3 | 10–15 (2) 15–20 | Social Welfare Grant Monthly Stipend from Projects | R820 |
Mercy | 50–55 | 2 | 10–15 (2) | Foster Care Grant | R840 |
Faith | 70–89 | 2 | 10–15, 20–25 | Foster Care Grant Senior Citizen Grant | R2190 |