The vegetables are planted by parolees at the Thusong Services Centre. Peter Monaiwa manager of Thusong Service Centre said he is happy to give back to the community. The principal of Ramaolwana High School, Thandi Mosila applauds the good work done by correctional services. “We now have food for the children because of them.”

“We really appreciate it and our children will enjoy the vegetables,” she added. Sarah Lebeya, the manager of Balebeledi Disability /Victim Empowerment thanked the generosity demonstrated by correctional services. According to Sachiel Nemafhohoni Department of Correctional Services, communications manager for the Polokwane area, when offenders are reintegrated back into society, they are given conditions.

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Some of those conditions are that they must give back to the community, must not be found at the place where they sell liquor, they must not be found under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “The generosity shown by parolees when they donate vegetables which they planted, shows remorse to the community, and is a gesture to say forgive us.”

“I urge the community to give them a second chance. We still have other projects around Mopani district meant to help the disadvantaged people, as correctional services, we are also happy that we get to work with the community and different stakeholders in monitoring the parolees for the safety of the community,” he said.