Cape Town’s migrant shelters at Wingfield and Paint City began as quick help during Covid19 but turned into longlasting homes for many migrants and refugees. The city tries to balance kindness, the law, and pressure from local communities while offering some people help to restart their lives elsewhere. Inside the camps, life is full of both hope and struggle, with art, small businesses, and friendships shining through tough conditions. But tensions rise as overcrowding and conflicts grow, and the city now faces hard choices about eviction and rights. This situation shows how Cape Town wrestles with its history and its future as a home to many who seek safety and belonging.
