Administrative breakdown in NPO sector sparks concern among religious groups [SOUND]

# The South African National Christian Forum says there is a serious breakdown in non-profit organisation services at the Department of Social Development, affecting more than 500 churches. The organisation states that administrative failures are making it difficult for faith-based groups to operate and comply with the law. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane, says churches play a key role in supporting vulnerable communities but are being held back by administrative failures: