SEBOKENG.- “Being a parent is hard work, but raising a child is the most wonderful thing God has entrusted us with.”
These are the words of the angry group of parents who allegedly found out that their children had to go without basic needs at the Lebohang Centre (Home for the Disabled) in Zone 10, Sebokeng over the weekend. The saga started on Sunday when a group of parents found that their children were not wearing any diapers and had not had proper meals for some time when they were visiting them. “As I was going home to eat a ‘full colours’ dish, I could not bear the fact that my child was left without nappies and proper food,” says one of the parents.
It is alleged that the management is misusing funds and that is why the children don’t have food and basic toiletries. The parents made means to meet with the management of the centre but they were apparently sent from pillar to post as no one was willing to take the blame.These angry parents decided that something drastic had to be done, and this was when they contacted Sedibeng Ster.
Speking to Sedibeng Ster Molo Makhola says, “I need answers as to why our children have to go through such humiliation just because they are disabled. They are human beings too. They are not animals,” says the furious father who could not hold back his tears. Sonti Maeyane, also a parent, says: “My child’s grant card is here and I don’t even take a cent from the money.
“Why on earth would you think that a sanitary pad is able to serve as a diaper?” The office of Emfuleni Local Municipality MMC of Health Sello Pitso was alerted about the situation and investigations are taking place. It is said that a full report will be available soon. James Makhubo, the centre’s manager says that the problem has been solved.
