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Concerns raised over impact of budget cuts at Khayelitsha district hospital

Concerns have been raised over budget cuts at the Khayelitsha District Hospital, where a lack of medical staff continues to be a potential risk for patients. Last year, the National Treasury cut the health budget by 4.9% for 2023/2024 and urged provincial departments to curb spending. The cuts included a freeze on hiring staff, scrapping non-essential travel and delaying the purchase of any equipment until the end of March this […]

today6 January 2024

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Budget cuts implications on schools in Western Cape

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is grappling with the consequences of a significant budget cut of R716 million, adversely affecting plans to construct 21 new schools in the province. Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the WCED, addressed the issue on VOC Breakfast on Thursday, shedding light on the challenges posed by the budget constraints. Hammond explained the budget cut's origin, stating, “The public service wage deal negotiated […]

today4 January 2024

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