There is a 88% residivism rate in the Western Cape. In other words, 88% of prisoners in this province are back behind bars within 18 months to 3-years. The average residivism rate for the rest of the country is 80%.
Our prisons are extremely overcrowded and there's not enough rehabilitation, says Stephanie van Wyk. The home, which is an NGO, has been going since 2001. They want to buy a house... this one they're renting.
We're visiting here with James Fernie of Uthando (Love) Tours: www.uthandosa.org
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