Funding Cuts

The interior ministry plans to end state funding for independent asylum procedure counseling from 2027. Organizations like AWO and Pro Asyl sharply criticize the move as a serious political mistake. The program, running since 2023, has already advised over 108,000 asylum seekers.

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Community monitoring by Ritshidze has revealed significant challenges in South African clinics following US Pepfar funding reductions, including prolonged waiting times in the Free State and acute staff shortages in Limpopo. Data collected from hundreds of facilities highlights a broader decline in basic services across multiple provinces. Provincial health departments are responding with staffing initiatives and digital upgrades.