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To: Ms Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Social Development

[ THE BIG ISSUE ] OPEN LETTERS TO GOVERNMENT

Dear Minister Zulu

The recent announcement in the Budget Speech of significant budget cuts by the Department of Social Development poses a grave threat to the essential services and support provided to the most vulnerable members of our society – persons with disabilities (PAD). The Western Cape Network on Disability’s summary report paints a

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