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Dakota Beach crèche battles crime and decay
LINDOKUHLE Daycare Centre at the Dakota Beach informal settlement is facing immense hardships that include break-ins, deteriorating infrastructure, and fires that constantly raze the neighbouring buildings.
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One of the centre's teachers, Mollie Govender, showed the SUN what remains of it after thieves helped themselves to air-conditioner units. Rust has also eaten away at the shipping containers, which are used as learning areas.
'It's unsafe for us and the children. The roof caved in at the classroom, and whenever it rains, water drenches everything, including the food we cook for the children,' said Govender.
Lindokuhle Daycare Centre was built using donated materials, but the donations have dried up.
One of the few people who has continuously donated is Amanzimtoti resident, Dennii Dorning, who has often shared whatever she could with the centre.
Her most recent acts of kindness were on Mandela Day when she bought each of the 35 children a tracksuit outfit, socks, and snacks.
'This daycare centre is close to my heart, and I care deeply about these precious babies and their teachers. We are looking for more people to donate and help make their lives a bit easier. Any form of donation would be appreciated,' said Dorning.
For more information on how to donate, contact Govender on 074 959 3666, or Dorning on 082 443 3791.
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