Unregistered Hammanskraal rehab centre 'worse than prison' but locals want to keep it open, says DSD

Owner claims he is getting assistance from department of social development to get paperwork in order — but DSD spokesperson paints a different picture

21 May 2024 - 21:33

A woman who forcefully pulled her child out of the Usizo Rehabilitation Centre in Hammanskraal with the assistance of the police has described the centre as worse than prison...

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