The CBD Regeneration Project is an initiative to provide sustainable livelihoods and employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in Cape Town. The Enterprise and Investment Department of the Economic Growth Directorate and NPO Khulisa Solutions fund the project. Since its inception, the project has recruited hundreds of homeless individuals who have been trained and employed in various communities throughout the City.
The issue of education for prisoners in South Africa has been a topic of much debate for many years. Recently, Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) filed a court case on behalf of a prisoner, Mbalenhle Sydney Ntuli, regarding using personal computers in cells for educational purposes. This case has brought the issue to the forefront once again.
Living Roots SA is a unique indigenous plant nursery in Claremont, Cape Town. This nursery stands out because it is run by individuals who have been rehabilitated by UTurn Homeless Ministries, an organization dedicated to supporting and reintegrating homeless individuals into society. The project aims to combine environmental and social benefits by promoting the preservation of indigenous plants while providing employment opportunities for individuals who have been homeless.
