The KwaZulu-Natal department of health is in a shambles and owes service providers R1.7bn. This comes after the provincial department was in the news for alleged medicine shortages. Earlier this week, scores of service providers embarked on a protest march demanding their money. Some said the department had not paid them for more than a year. They included SMMEs, which are – according to legislation – supposed to be paid within a month of rendering services. Thabiso Kotane speaks to KZN Portfolio Committee for Health Chairperson, Dr. Imran Keeka. 

<p>The KwaZulu-Natal department of health is in a shambles and owes service providers R1.7bn. This comes after the provincial department was in the news for alleged medicine shortages. Earlier this week, scores of service providers embarked on a protest march demanding their money. Some said the department had not paid them for more than a year. They included SMMEs, which are &ndash; according to legislation &ndash; supposed to be paid within a month of rendering services. Thabiso Kotane speaks to KZN Portfolio Committee for Health Chairperson, Dr. Imran Keeka.&nbsp;</p>

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

<p>POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day&rsquo;s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.</p>