"These children grow up in a dirty and dangerous place"
The Struben Street shelter for the homeless in Tshwane offers refuge to about 500 people, providing accommodation and three free meals a day.
The Struben Street shelter in Marabastad offers refuge to about 500 homeless people, including children and babies. It was started in 2004. The shelter is supposed to offer accommodation and security, skills development and psychological support. The Gauteng Department of Social Development also funds Kitso Lesedi, a non-profit organisation, to supply the shelter's occupants with three free meals a day.
Hako, who has been at the shelter for eight years, came from the Eastern Cape to look for work. She said the robbery has left her feeling extremely vulnerable and she has trouble sleeping. Spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Social Development Motsamai Motlhaolwa said besides funding the meals, Kitso Lesedi helps people reunify with family.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
He agreed that the number of security personnel was insufficient, but said the City was busy increasing security personnel.
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