Cape Town boosts winter support for 10 shelters for homeless [SOUND]

# The City of Cape Town’s Department of Community, Arts and Culture Development will provide goods and services valued at 1.2-million-rand to ten shelters this winter to help them cope with the increased demand for their services. The one-million-rand budget will go towards acquiring and distributing essentials like blankets, mattresses, food items, hygiene items and cleaning aids to qualifying shelters. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, says 230-thousand-rand will assist shelters with temporary staffing: