SA NGOs appeal for government funding

The National Coalition of Social Services (Nacoss) has called on the government to increase funding for organisations offering welfare services. Nacoss, a body representing more than 3 000 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), says welfare organisations have been neglected for many years. Solly Mokgata, the Nacoss chairperson, told a media briefing in Johannesburg that while the organisation offers services to more than 11 million people, government contributes only less than 30% towards the cost of these services.