The Green Point Tennis Courts in Cape Town have been restored for public use after the eviction of unauthorized inhabitants. The City of Cape Town approached the eviction with both empathy and practicality, offering temporary lodging options and social programs through City Safe Spaces to support social integration and rehabilitation. The City continues to invest in Safe Space transitional shelters to combat homelessness and assist those in need.
The Green Point Tennis Court occupants in Cape Town have welcomed shelter and social aid offers after interactions led by the City of Cape Town’s social development personnel. The court ruling includes an eviction plan for remaining unlawful inhabitants who have not agreed to shelter offers, scheduled for post7th February, and a prohibition against reentry at the tennis courts and other cityowned public spaces mentioned in the order. The City’s diverse strategy to address this matter is a testimony to its dedication to promoting dignity, health, and wellbeing. The City is investing in extending its Safe Space transitional shelters and plans to operate these shelters beyond the existing 700 beds across CBD and Bellville facilities.
