R5.1bn reprioritised for GBVF response, including 3 552 social workers

Presenting the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that as part of government's response to gender-based violence, R5.1 billion will be allocated, mainly to employ additional social workers in provinces.

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R5.1bn reprioritised for GBVF response, including 3 552 social workers

Presenting the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that as part of government's response to gender-based violence, R5.1 billion will be allocated, mainly to employ additional social workers in provinces.

Source: https://iol.co.za/the-star/news/2026-10-22-r51bn-reprioritised-for-gbvf-response-including-3-552-social-workers/

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