NGOs Pay Tribute to Skweyiya

Civil society groups have praised outgoing Social Development Minister, Zola Skweyiya, for playing an important role in creating a support network for poor and unemployed people in the country.

In a press statement, the National Working Group on Comprehensive Social Security Reform, points out that Skweyiya, who announced his retirement from parliament, played a pivotal role in directing debates and proposals towards a more progressive comprehensive social security system.

The National Working Group on Comprehensive Social Security Reform includes the Black Sash, National Welfare Forum, Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute and the South African Council of Churches.

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