Social development budgets in Gauteng have been steadily declining, from R2.13 billion in 2022/2023 to R1.9 billion this year.
Non-profit organisations say funding they've relied on for years is halted without adequate explanation, leaving some of them with no option but to close, and residents with no alternative care. * This story was produced by the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism . Sign up for the newsletter .
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