Budget cuts in South Africa are likely to have a significant impact on public service positions. Rural communities, on the other hand, are likely to be disproportionately affected because they rely more on the public sector, particularly municipalities, than other sections of the country. Every year, municipalities do not spend their budgets adequately as required due to ongoing confrontations between various political groups within local councils.

Considering what has been whispered, the Commission, as an international human rights institution, must ensure that citizens, particularly in the province's disadvantaged sections, receive necessary services. As a result, in the current fiscal year 2024/25, the Commission intends to ensure that all municipalities share their integrated development plans (IDPs) with the Commission, thus facilitating participation by stakeholders regarding pro-human rights budgeting.

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For further information contact Lecholo Nkabiti (Advocacy Officer) at 051 447 1130 or lnkabit@sahrc.org.za Or alternatively you can contact Mr. Thonoko Modise, the FSPO Acting Provincial Manager, at 051 447 1130 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.