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In a lawyer’s letter to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, trade union Solidarity has insisted that indications regarding cuts in funding meant for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from the Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) should be withdrawn in writing.
This after the department announced crippling cuts to the funding of NGOs. “It is particularly disappointing that the organisations that do the most for those who have the least do not even have the money to pay their employees. Premier Lesufi's called the decision on funding a misunderstanding, at a media conference, means nothing for the many NGOs who had to lay off social workers, and it means even less for the many, now unemployed social workers,” Bianca Smit, network coordinator at Solidarity, indicated. According to Solidarity, Premier Lesufi’s intention to reconsider the funding decisions “was mere bluster which, unless confirmed in writing, remains only an idealistic intention that can be changed again.” Smit added: “The damage has been done. NGOs had to close their doors and people had to go without support. The premier cannot do anything about that now. However, it is crucial that that the MEC for social development in Gauteng, the head of the Department of Social Development and Premier Lesufi set out in writing their intention to disburse funds as soon as possible and restore funding as a whole.”
- Read Solidarity’s press statement in the above regard at Solidarity News
- Lees ook, Lesufi moet belofte oor maatskaplike dienste op skrif stel, by Maroela Media
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