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SAMA urges government to bridge funding gaps.

The South African Medical Association has urged the government to intervene in the health sector following funding cuts by United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump to USAID. Reports indicate that clinical trials on HIV research, including those at the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, have been halted due to these cuts. Speaking to NewsBeat on Tuesday, Public Health Specialist Professor Hassan Mohammad explained the challenges posed by the loss of research […]

today11 March 2025

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Western Cape NPO’s facing severe funding cuts amidst rising GBV concerns

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Department of Social Development recently informed non-profit organizations about an impending reduction of conditional grants from the national government by R642.2 million for the upcoming year. This announcement came just one day after the 16 days of activism campaign against gender-based violence ended on Sunday. Director at the Ihata Shelter Nuran Osman, highlighted on the VOC Breakfast show that numerous small nonprofit organizations heavily […]

today15 December 2023

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