Homeless
People occupying Observatory site reject City of Cape Town’s housing offers
They argue that the sites in Philippi, Mfuleni and the Culemborg Safe Space are not reasonable housing options
News | 14 April 2023
Indigenous plant nursery run by homeless people brings new life to vacant land in Claremont
Ten formerly homeless people have been employed by the project through the U-turn Homeless Service Centre
News | 12 April 2023
You have until 8 May to comment on Cape Town’s new homeless plan
The City plans to open a new 300-bed Safe Space facility in Green Point
News | 11 April 2023
I acted in self-defence, law enforcement officer who shot dead a homeless man tells court
State’s witness testified that he was the one having an argument with officers that morning and that the deceased Dumisani Joxo had been defending him.
News | 6 April 2023
Cape Town suburbs where homeless people count
Through the Streetscapes project, homeless people are running surveys, earning an income, and changing lives
By James Stent
News | 18 January 2023
Trial of officer accused of murdering a homeless man set for next February
Law enforcement officer Luvolwethu Kati will stand trial at the Wynberg Regional Court
Brief | 24 November 2022
Homeless: “I never grew up to stand by a robot with a board”
Cape Town organisation feeding nearly three times as many people since 2019
News | 28 October 2022
Homeless: Not nearly enough shelters in Johannesburg
“Life is hell on the streets. It’s the survival of the fittest”
By Chris Gilili
News | 27 October 2022
Homeless: Gqeberha’s quiet recycling squad
People on the street collect cans, plastic and wood to survive
Feature | 25 October 2022