Wolwerivier
Wolwerivier transformed into a catwalk for International Women’s Day
Organisers hope the annual modelling event will encourage more young women from the community to follow their dreams
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 11 March 2024
Nine years later, here is how Wolwerivier is doing
Residents of the City’s emergency housing development face unemployment, extreme heat, and overcrowding. But “we have achieved a lot” says a community member
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 1 February 2024
Wolwerivier’s karate dojo: police captain teaches children “not to fight”
Carol-Ann Daniels found that children in one of Cape Town’s poorest areas had nothing to do
Photo Essay | 25 January 2022
Magdalene Minnaar’s baking classes are a hit in Wolwerivier
Here, once a month, the scent of milktarts, cupcakes, or doughnuts can be discovered
Video | 31 March 2021
Covid-19: How Wolwerivier is coping with lockdown
Children have learnt to stand apart as they wait for their meals
Video | 30 April 2020
Two years on, how is Wolwerivier doing?
Residents describe problems, but also some improvements
News | 7 September 2017
New round of evictions in Wolwerivier
Residents say they live in overcrowded conditions while houses stand empty
News | 9 March 2017
Wolwerivier’s only creche threatened with closure on Monday
City refuses to provide its contingency plan for how children will be looked after
News | 5 August 2016
Will Wolwerivier improve soon?
Residents frustrated with communication and security problems
News | 19 February 2016