The department has withdrawn R146 million in funding, saying that the money would go to new projects including assisting nyaope addicts, sewing projects for school uniforms, menstrual packs, and waste management.
JOHANNESBURG - A number of non-profit organisations looking after those needing care says they will battle to stay open after the Gauteng Social Development Department pulled its funding stating the money will now be spent elsewhere.
Sue krawitz of the Impilo Child Protection Services says there have already been serious consequences.
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