Zuma Urged to Sign Children’s Act
The Independent Democrats have called on President Jacob Zuma to sign into law an Act that will see the government funding civil society organisations involved in assisting the needy.
ID spokesperson, Lance Greyling, points out that, “In this vein, we call on President Jacob Zuma to urgently sign the Children’s Act, which will ensure the provision of money to cash-strapped civil society organisations providing services to children.”
The call follows a report by the Sunday Times that more than 500 000 needy South Africans are facing a bleak future due to the current financial crisis, which has led to charity organisations battling for funds.
The report indicated that charity organisations, which represent 30 percent of social services in the country, will have R3 billion less to spend this year due to the recession.
To read the article titled, “Appeal to president to sign Act,” click here.
ID spokesperson, Lance Greyling, points out that, “In this vein, we call on President Jacob Zuma to urgently sign the Children’s Act, which will ensure the provision of money to cash-strapped civil society organisations providing services to children.”
The call follows a report by the Sunday Times that more than 500 000 needy South Africans are facing a bleak future due to the current financial crisis, which has led to charity organisations battling for funds.
The report indicated that charity organisations, which represent 30 percent of social services in the country, will have R3 billion less to spend this year due to the recession.
To read the article titled, “Appeal to president to sign Act,” click here.
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