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Social workers left penniless by Gauteng government

“Social work is all about care, but nobody cares for us,” says SANCA Thusong employee

Staff of SANCA Thusong have not been paid by the Gauteng Department of Social Development since the beginning of April. Yet they have continued working. Photo: Seth Thorne

SANCA Thusong is contracted by the Gauteng Department of Social Development to provide out-patient substance use treatment and prevention for about R878,000 every three months.
The organisation went five months without any payment, but continued to operate regardless. Social workers have been buying fuel and airtime from their own pockets.
Staff members have not been paid their salaries. Many are behind on their rent and are unable to provide for their families.
On Monday, several days after GroundUp sent queries, the department processed payments, but for only two months.

About 15km east…

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