Empty promises

09 February 2010 - 02:00
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WHAT happened to Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's promises that accounts would be paid in 30 days?

WHAT happened to Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's promises that accounts would be paid in 30 days?

Financial mismanagement in the provincial government is rife, especially in the Gauteng health department that has run out of money to pay many hospital suppliers.

They are given "letters of commitment" that they will be paid in the new financial year in April. These letters don't pay the bills, and some small businesses will just close up.

Jack Bloom MPL, DA, Gauteng