Far South Consultative Seminar:  Street Children

Far South Consultative Seminar: Street Children

The seminar focussed on identifying the barriers, and brainstorm solutions, to intervention services and family preservation that may positively impact the life of street children. “Today we are on a level playing field . . .  , we can only benefit the children on the...
Ward 64 Control Room Support

Ward 64 Control Room Support

Key strategic sites have been identified for Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) and overview cameras in and around the MID area.  Directly impacting on crime prevention and criminal apprehension as illustrated on March 28th.   Currently the MID is following due...
Barriers to Social Grant Applications

Barriers to Social Grant Applications

An identity document (ID) is a legal requirement in order to access many government services in South Africa.  Yet the Department of Home Affairs remains inaccessible for many destitute street people.   Limiting access to social service grants, housing applications...
The Road to Universal Accessibility

The Road to Universal Accessibility

A distressed resident contacted the MID towards the end of 2014, creating awareness of the accessibility challenges faced on certain areas of the Atlantic Road sidewalk. “I cannot propel my wheelchair over it and outings towards the beach and sea are always curtailed...
Don’t Get Left Behind | Follow us on Facebook

Don’t Get Left Behind | Follow us on Facebook

Keep ahead of the curve by liking and following us on Facebook where we share regular updates that impacts on the MID and surrounding area.  Here are some highlights that you may have missed if you’re not following us on social media.        ...