The Minister of CoGTA, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, had a significant meeting about the contracts of Community Work Programme (CWP) participants. They discussed the serious issue of budget cuts affecting CWP, which could lead to payment problems for participants and unauthorized spending by the Department of Cooperative Governance. Minister Hlabisa emphasized the need to protect the program’s integrity and ensure participants receive necessary support.
The meeting concluded that contracts for CWP participants aged fifty-five and older will be extended until March 2025 while looking for sustainable solutions. Minister Hlabisa affirmed the government’s dedication to maintaining the achievements of the CWP, which provides temporary employment to help lift participants from poverty through skills training and community development. He mentioned ongoing consultations and promised to keep stakeholders informed on their progress regarding this matter.
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