1. (a) (i)(ii) The current rate is R169,68 per each assessment, which is the same for disability-related grants.
It is important for the Honourable Member to note that the achievement of the targets is dependent on availability of the assessor and space at the health facility where assessments are to be conducted.
(b) The targeted number of assessments per day is 40
(ii) 200
(iii) 800
2. The assessment current rate of R169, 68 is uniform across the country.
3. MBCHB qualification from a recognised institution, registration with HPCSA plus 2 years post registration as a medical officer. Privately contracted doctors and doctors in the employ of the state are also allowed to undertake social assistance work in the internship programme.