Presentation by Cllr Forsythe on the proposed draft for a Displaced Person's Handbook, 16 November 2011

1. The Displaced People Handbook
A draft by Cllr Amanda Forsythe

2. Opening quote:
"We have set out on a quest for true humanity,
and somewhere on the distant horizon we can
see the glittering prize...In time we shall be in a
position to bestow upon South Africa the
greatest gift possible - a more human face." -
Steve Biko

3. Introduction:
• Why ‘Displaced People’ and not ‘Vagrants’
or ‘Homeless’;
•The identities of the Displaced;
•Heterogeneous group;
•Multi-pronged approach;
•Reason for this guide.

4. What the law says:
•The South African Constitution – basic rights
of all citizens;
•National Law – The Child Act, Refugees, etc.;
•By-laws

5. Protocols:
•Protocol for reporting Displaced People;
•Protocol for mental illness / addiction;
•Protocol for removing Displaced People:
- Role of JMPD / SAPS;
- Role of Displaced Peoples Unit;
- Role of Home Affairs;
- Role of NGO’s, CBO’s, Church groups;
- Role of Residents and communities.

6. Contacts:
• JMPD / SAPS;
•Displaced Peoples Unit;
•Public shelters;
•Shelters / drop-in centres run by NGO’s;
•Rehabilitation centres / Medical facilities;
•Orphanages and schools;
•Home Affairs;
•Church groups.

7. Funding:
•Sponsorship for guide;
•Funding for rehabilitation;
•Funding for relocation;
•Funding for education / training;
•Funding for NGO’s running shelters / drop-in
centres or rehab’ facilities.