Homeless and drug victims settle in their new home
In their new surroundings, they enjoyed card games and chats among themselves in readiness to commence their rehabilitation program at the treatment center.
The homeless and drug victims at the Nkangala Treatment Center that were delivered by the MEC for Social Development, Thandi Shongwe enjoyed a sumptuous dinner last night in their new surroundings and for the first time after many years of sleeping on pavement floors in the open, also enjoyed one of the best nights of their lives as they spent the night in their beds and fluffy blankets.
Like kings and queens that they have turned out to be, they woke up to a healthy breakfast and thereafter they were treated to haircuts of their choice. In their new surroundings, they enjoyed card games and chats among themselves in readiness to commence their rehabilitation program at the treatment center.
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They’ve already been screened by health workers and are awaiting results for coronavirus and other ailments they may have.
The Department of Social Department is appealing to Good Samaritans and the private sector for donations of clothing, board games and food stuff for the provision for the homeless people and rehabilitation communities in and around the province.
For donations, you can contact the Acting Chief Director for Social Welfare, Ms Zodwa Maseko on (082) 887-9447 or +27 679969690.
