Social Development to visit Durban children’s home amid abuse claims
Senior officials from the KZN Social Development Department will descend on the Aryan Benevolent Children's Home in Chatsworth, south of Durban, on Tuesday morning.
It has to do with several allegations and recent reports of child abuse at the facility.
The department's spokesperson, Mhlaba Memela says MEC, Mbali Shinga will address the allegations today.
He says those found to be responsible will be met with decisive action.
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“Reports suggest that workers in the facility have ignored children's right with instances with children being assaulted with wet towels and belts.”
MEC Shinga will outline the measures being implemented to protect the children at the facility.
