As MEC Faith Mazibuko settles in at the Gauteng department of social development, her à appointment comes at a critical time in the province.
With non-profit organisations (NPOs) facing significant challenges, they are calling on her to address pressing funding issues in the province.
The strained relationship between the department and NPOS has affected over 800 organisations and left thousands of beneficiaries and jobs in limbo.
Lisa Vetten, chair of the Gauteng Care Crisis Committee (GCCC), which represents over 80 NPOs in the province, said Mazibuko had a lot of work ahead to repair the broken trust of NPOS.
"We welcome her appointment, but we remain concerned on various levels at what the next few months will look like.
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