Panyaza Lesufi breaks promise to pay organisations by 24 May
The Department of Social Development claims a court order obtained by organisations last week 'supersedes' its earlier commitments.
Stay updated with breaking news from Aileen Langley. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Department of Social Development claims a court order obtained by organisations last week 'supersedes' its earlier commitments.
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has not yet paid organisations it has signed agreements with in spite of promising to do so by Friday, 24 May.
Gauteng's nonprofits face shutdown amid funding crisis, raising alarms for vulnerable groups in the region.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has pledged to right the budgetary wrongs at the Gauteng Department of Social Development.
But Panyaza Lesufi has warned that the reversal of budget cuts will not mean all organisations will get the full amounts they requested