South Africa's Public Service Commission reports 23 departments failing to pay suppliers on time, led by the Department of Justice with 4,554 unpaid invoices totaling R48 million.

South Africa's Public Service Commission (PSC) reports increased complaints about personnel practices and late payment of service providers by government departments, with 23 departments failing to pay suppliers on time. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is identified as the main culprit, with 4,554 unpaid invoices amounting to R48 million. The PSC encourages departments to adhere to the 30-day payment requirement under the Public Finance Management Act.