Iris House: Budget cut woes | Carte Blanche | M-Net

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[@maggie81180]

Thank you, Carteblanche for once again being the voice for disabled children falling through the cracks in the system. Parents like me appreciate it. Sometimes we feel unseen.

[@krishgounder5116]

The Government needs money for their fancy cars, houses , body guards and lifestyle. The unfortunate will recieve nothing😢

[@kzp5249]

This is heartbreaking. The government should provide for those in need as there are ample provisions for building new and renovating public schools they should allow ample budget for schools for disabilities and old age homes as well. So thankful for the NGOs , for charities , businesses and the compassionate public who provide sponsors but surely our government can assist in uplifting the lives of those in need in our country. Praying for change in our country for the right people to be in position to help bring correct perspective in these matters and for these issues to be addressed. 🙌🏽🌈💜

[@CharlieC738]

This is heartbreaking. I cannot even fathom what this mother is going through. Looking after a special needs child is no joke. Two! It's a full-time job. Support is definitely needed to ease their burden and give them some much needed rest and help

[@keitumetsemogodi3110]

We should really be serious on who we vote for. A degraded social system where we pay taxes is unacceptable

[@teresagillmer9464]

I know the needs of these children.It places a huge burden on the parents.They say they want to employ disabled people but they don't.My daughter was told the couldn't employ her because she is deaf.The government won't give her a grant because they say she can work.😢

[@irinamink9109]

Thank you for shining a light on this.❤

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

That poor mom. Even lifting a grown child is incredibly difficult.

[@helenduplessis4166]

Breaks my heart! How can people be so cruel and not want to give these organisations money? Our taxes are meant to be used for this sort of thing!

[@Samuelthabo-rt6xm]

I work at WRS..ND believe me..I do understand ❤ND da kids are very wonderful ❤❤

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

South Africans, please start praying in earnest for this country and these elections and VOTE sensibly.

[@yourlocalit1701]

Why pay tax when your money doesnt get used well.

[@jc.eph.6]

Probs time to vote for a new caring government.

[@tmh4024]

Derick will be proud of you Ladies

[@ikeraammullins8478]

As an director and advocate for an NPO Autism Strong Academy, it hits home when seeing how children with disabilities are just cast aside. There are so much money wasted on ridiculous salaries (government members), Public servants as they say but its all about money! We as NPO's are doing the best we can but cannot survive without government support. My take is that have a sit down with npo members, DSD and all relevant members to come up with ideas that can help both parties. Myself and my team have many ideas and i believe so does other npo members but due to red tapes our ideas will not be tabled for a solution but the government will rather feed "US" NPO'S to the wolves.

[@kyleslabbert1916]

But yet, what about those R350 grants and the fact that Cyril wants to increase them. We need more jobs available for grant recipients so that those monies can be allocated to organizations like this ... rather than juat cutting the budget the whole time

[@governormadea5937]

I hate politicians and I genuinely believe we have the worse kind in this country.

[@paballobutelezi5532]

Yoh Lord...❤ to the families and Iris Home

[@fionavanderhaer4934]

This is very heartbreaking 💔 Can't the Wcape government move funds from another sector? And what about 'backabuddy' initiative for Iris House?

[@SimphiweMpangase]

Wow touched, I wish I can volunteer my time on weekends to assist, should surely find a place near me.

[@likhonamfamana4269]

It's heart breaking 😢

[@expose_massive_banking_crime]

its meant to be.

[@gina3498]

Giving freeloaders who dont want to find a job R350 every month for votes is more important to the government than helping the vulnerable or needy

[@originallevite7469]

All for expensive whiskey and fancy dresses. How did the people in our government become so hard hearted.

[@ChritinaJacobs]

Guys vote for MK