The Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre (KSCC) continues to improve the lives of vulnerable communities in the area where it conducts its business.

The centre regularly uses money it raises during its annual golf day to help vulnerable non-governmental organizations.

Takalani Children's Home in Siloam village recently benefited from this charity. The money generated during last year's annual golf day was used to help the home-based care centre. KSCC donated a standby generator, groceries, the enhancement of the playground and the installation of the generator, all to the cost of R70 000.

Prison director Mr Lazarus Ncongwane said they saw a need to help Takalani Children's Home after it was found to be in dire need of a standby generator. “We realised that the issue was a priority and we felt that we should assist them,” he said. According to him, the children's home uses candles in cases where the electricity goes off.

They also enhanced the children's playground and playing facilities, including the children's’ swings. “After realising that they might not have the capacity to install the generator, we installed it for them,” he added.

The board of Takalani thanked KSCC for the helping hand. Mrs Rosina Tshikovhele, director of the centre, said the aid would  be a massive help. She said they would use the money budgeted specially for groceries to purchase stationery for the children this month.

Since its inception in 1988, Takalani Children's Home had been mostly relying on donations for survival. Initially the home accommodated only 11 children, but today it has 50 children who are abandoned, abused and orphans. The home was started by the Reformed Church and is situated in three rondavels.

The deputy chairperson of the board, Rev Mbulaheni Muhali, said this proved that KSCC was devoted to helping needy organisations. “Our partnership with KSCC is very great and proves that they are people who sacrifice to make other people's lives better,” he said.