Cape talent show celebrates the abilities of people experiencing homelessness

The civic centre in Parow, Cape Town bristled with unbridled joy and celebration on Friday 9 October as the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) hosted its fourth annual World Homeless Day Talent and Modelling Show, aptly named “I’ve Got Talent”.

The event, a collaborative effort among the VRCID’s social development partners — businesses, organisations and individuals who recognise the importance of creating opportunities for vulnerable individuals — provided a platform for individuals currently experiencing homelessness, those who had previously lived on the streets and participants in various social development programmes to showcase their talents and abilities.

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