Government departments are still failing to pay thousands of suppliers within the legally required 30 days, despite repeated warnings and Treasury oversight. The latest report outlines that the persistent delays are crippling small businesses, undermining job creation and weakening confidence in the public procurement system, with unpaid invoices now worth more than R15.5 billion.

Guest: Anele Gxoyiya - Commissioner at the Public Service Commission

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