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Reimagining Urban Compassion: The City’s Integrated Response to Rough Sleeping

The City has created a caring and complete plan to help people who sleep on the streets. Safe Spaces offer…

3 days ago

Cape Town’s Winter Preparedness: A Lifeline for the Homeless

Cape Town is gearing up to help the homeless as winter approaches. The city plans to add 200 new bed…

8 months ago

A Beacon of Hope in Cape Town: U-turn and The Hope Exchange Join Forces

In Cape Town, Uturn Homeless Ministries and The Hope Exchange have joined forces to fight homelessness. This exciting partnership, called…

9 months ago

Launching an Initiative: Transition to Safe Spaces in Cape Town

Cape Town is launching an initiative to transition individuals living in illegal settlements into Safe Spaces, with over 150 people…

1 year ago

Cape Town’s Major Social Achievement: A New Safe Space

Cape Town has opened a new Safe Space facility in Green Point, providing shelter, transitional housing, personal development planning, job…

1 year ago

The Unfolding Homelessness Crisis in Cape Town’s Central Business District

The homelessness crisis in Cape Town's CBD is becoming increasingly urgent, with hundreds of homeless individuals facing eviction. The city's…

1 year ago

New Safe Space Shelter Proposal Stirs Up Muizenberg

A proposed Safe Space shelter for the homeless in Muizenberg has sparked debate. The City of Cape Town has identified…

1 year ago

A Vigorous Pursuit: City’s Resolve to Support Shelters

The city of Cape Town is providing R157,000 in aid to twelve city shelters, collaborating with the provincial Department of…

1 year ago

Fatal Confrontation in Mowbray: The Intersection of Homelessness and Security

A homeless man, Stanton Daniels, was fatally shot by a security guard at the Mowbray bus terminal in South Africa.…

1 year ago

A Deep Dive into the Rise of Homelessness in Paarl, Cape Town

The sudden surge of homelessness in Paarl, Cape Town, due to an influx of 30 individuals from Cape Town has…

1 year ago

Preserving Cultural Heritage Amidst Social Challenges: The Story of Cape Town’s Castle of Good Hope

The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is facing challenges from unlawful encampments and public safety issues, threatening the…

1 year ago

The Winter Challenge: Cape Town’s Homeless Shelters Prepare for the Cold

As winter approaches Cape Town, homeless shelters are preparing for an expected increase in demand for warmth and shelter from…

1 year ago

The Silent Battle: Climate’s Influence on South Africa’s Displaced Population

South Africa's unpredictable climate silently adds to the struggle of the homeless population, making their already challenging lives even more…

2 years ago

Cape Town: Pioneering Strategies for Tackling Homelessness

Cape Town is pioneering strategies to tackle homelessness through the groundbreaking Street People Policy launched in 2013. This policy has…

2 years ago

The Indispensable Function of Family Shelters: A Look into Somerset West Family Shelter

The Somerset West Family Shelter is an indispensable function during harsh winters as it provides a secure and supportive environment…

2 years ago

Cape Town’s Fresh Initiative: Durbanville Safe Space Shelter – A Symbol of Hope

Cape Town's new Safe Space shelter in the Durbanville region is a symbol of hope for the homeless community. The…

2 years ago