insert_link South Africa DA Raises Alarm Over Overburdened Social Workers in South Africa Where the DA says it is concerning that social and auxiliary social workers are forced to handle an average of 100 cases each month, about 40 more than the ideal caseload. This is due to budget constraints hampering the filling of critical posts. The DA’s, Bridget Masango, says as of 30 June 2024, the Department of Social Development had only 44-thousand-525 social workers, and nine-thousand-652 child and youth care auxiliary […] today22 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa ANC in Gauteng welcomes the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity on non-profit organisations payments The ANC in Gauteng has welcomed the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity in resolving the payment challenges that plagued non-profit organisations. Delays caused by drastic changes to the Department of Social Development funding process have forced some NPOs to close their doors. The provincial government is committed to ensuring the organisations are paid timeously. The ANC’s spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela, says the government is restoring the relationship with […] today23 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Party Urges Gauteng Premier Lesufi to Comply with High Court Ruling on NPO Funding S.A's RISE Mzansi in Gauteng calls premier Panyaza Lesufi to comply with the High Court in Johannesburg's ruling forcing the provincial government to speed up funding decisions for non-profit organisations. RISE Mzansi’s spokesperson, Tebogo Moalusi, accuses Lesufi of lying to NPOs about reversing the budget cuts by the Department of Social Development and speeding up funding payments. Moalusi says this is classic ANC electioneering: today27 May, 2024
