Government's late payments continue to hurt small businesses

The Public Service Commission says government's failure to pay suppliers within 30 days remains a major concern, leaving many small businesses struggling to survive. National Treasury's latest figures show unpaid invoices worth R15.5 billion, with provincial departments responsible for nearly all of the backlog. Phemelo speaks to Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya about the impact on SMMEs and why the problem persists. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm