Question NW1598 to the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
22 September 2023 - NW1598
Madokwe, Ms P to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
What (a) is the position of her Office on the decision by the Gauteng Department of Social Development to underfund non-profit organisations that take care of persons living with disabilities with about R416 million and (b) steps will her Office take to ensure that this seemingly detrimental decision does not lead to another Life Esidimeni situation in the province?
Reply:
The matters raised by this question are located in the mandate of the national Department of Social Development (DSD). The question may be directed to the Minister of Social Development for reply.