Three KZN families left devastated by floods to receive homes built by convicted criminals

Mdluli explained that part of the Correctional Services Act makes provisions that offenders should be given a second chance to do community service to mend relations with victims of crime and to avoid recidivism. The project was completed last month.

The handover coincides with Women’s Month celebrations as the families are all female-headed with most of the either relatives still in school or collecting grant.

Al-Imdaad provided the building materials and furniture while various government departments pitched in with electrical, water and sanitation connections.

“The houses will be ceremoniously presented to the families by KZN Regional Commissioner, Mnikelwa Nxele and uThukela District Mayor on Thursday,” Mdluli said.

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