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Several non-profit organisations in Gauteng, including drug rehab centres, have had their funding cut after a forensic probe ordered by the Gauteng Department of Social Development. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

Gauteng non-profit organisations reject findings of province’s forensic probe

Six out of 13 drug rehabs previously funded by the Gauteng Social Development Department are now “under investigation”

GDARDE MEC Mbali Hlophe.

Rooting out the rot

MEC Mbali Hlophe warns corrupt officials in her department their days are numbered

This food bank, run by the Believers Care Society, closed this week due to delays in funding from the Gauteng Department of Social Development. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro

Government payment delay forces Joburg’s biggest food bank to close

The provincial social development department said the food bank is ‘under investigation’, which has delayed signing of contracts

Grants of more than R63-million over two years to this institution in Johannesburg are currently under investigation by the Gauteng Department of Social Development. Photo: Masego Mafata

Multimillion-rand Gauteng beauty academy grant under investigation

Four social development officials are already ‘under precautionary suspension’

Baby Saver defends havens amid government claims of illegality

The Gauteng department of social development contends that the havens are illegal, encourage abandonment, and impede the rights of fathers

Panyaza Lesufi was re-elected Gauteng premier last week and it is widely assumed that his cabinet will include a mix of ANC and DA politicians. Photos: Sharon Seretlo and Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images

Gauteng’s vulnerable thrown to the wolves, say NGOs

The Gauteng social development department has cut funding to NGOs, leaving many without support

The Jakaranda Children’s Home is one of the children’s homes in Gauteng that is without necessities after the social development department failed to pay the biannual subsidies.

Unpaid government subsidies leave Gauteng children’s homes in dire straits

The management at the homes have resorted to relying on the public’s support for food, toiletries and other necessities