Western Cape MEC of Social Development Albert Fritz said the department will take strong action against homes that are not registered.
This follows action
that is being taken by the department against Serendipity Home for the Aged
following allegations of abuse and neglect.
Ministerial
Spokesperson Sihle Ngobese said the department is in formal process of
designing and inspectorate which will investigate all cases of unregistered
residential facilities reported to the department.
Ngobese added that
the inspectorate will be tasked with identifying unregistered facilities
throughout the province and access all human rights matters and operational
norms and standards at residential facilities
“The public can
play their part by ensuring their loved ones are placed in registered homes
unless registered residential facilities, a list of registered residential
facilities can be found in our website.” Ngobese said.
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