IN CONVERSATION WITH Refiloe Nt’sekhe MPL, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Social Development.

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng rejects the Gauteng Department of Social Development’s (GDSD) plan to centralise food bank operations by transferring food parcel distribution from 288 Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and the five regional food banks to a central food bank. This decision raises serious concerns as the GDSD lacks the capacity to distribute food centrally. The beneficiaries may not receive the food they need, leading to a sharp rise in food insecurity.
23 Jun 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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