Boston Centre squatters evicted
By LIZAHN WENTZEL Squatters in the derelict Boston Centre were given their marching orders this week by a court-backed eviction order. The Red Ants moved on the building on Tuesday morning. They were joined by Bellville police and law enforcement as well as officials from the City and the Department of Social Development. Bellville police spokeswoman, […]
Celebrating VRCID’s positive impact
On Thursday, 3 August 2017, we hosted an event to celebrate our contribution to the Bellville and Parow community and to launch the plans for our next five-year term. There were over 150 city officials, partners, board members and local business owners in attendance and it was a joyous occasion of sharing ideas, toasting future […]
Showcasing & Celebrating Local Talents in Heritage Month! Audition for Tygerberg’s Talent 2017
Finishing touches in place for this year’s fifth annual ‘Tygerberg’s Talent 2017’ with three auditions in September and the finals in October. As part of the Tygerberg Heritage Festival, the talent show is a unique platform to showcase the talents and skills of diverse people working, studying and living in Tygerberg and surrounding areas. The […]
VRCID VAN PAROW HELP
Originally published in Tygerburger Parow on 16 August 2017. Author: Nielen De Klerk
10 effective ways to help someone in need without handing out money
There are roughly 7 000 homeless people in Cape Town. With South Africa’s unemployment rate at 26.5% for the first quarter of 2017, the numbers don’t look good for the Mother City. There are countless opportunities to help those less fortunate, but how can you be part of sustainable solutions? Giving money can contribute to […]
Mould Empower Serve – a cause worth supporting
Since the very beginnings of the VRCID, one of our main goals has been to take social responsibility and help those in need. With strategic partnerships came the combination of specialised skills and determination that have allowed us to make a significant and lasting improvement to the lives of the homeless. MES and TASP are […]
VRCID HAS WORK CUT OUT FOR THEM
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) unveiled their new branding during a special event in celebration of their five-year contract renewal last week. The event at the Radio Tygerberg premises on Thursday August 3, was attended by about 150 City of Cape Town officials, partners, board members and local business owners. The new contract […]
VRCID, 5 YEARS ON
Originally published in Tygerburger Parow on 9 August 2017. Author: Nielen De Klerk
VRCID ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW
This morning on Radio Tygerberg, VRCID COO Derek Bock and Chairman Hardus Zevenster discuss the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District, which was launched five years ago. VRCID chairperson Hardus Zevenster explains how they got business on board to launch VRCID, adding it is as much a business as a community initiative. Bock explains that VRCID […]
RESTORE DIGNITY TO THE LESS FORTUNATE WITH TASP
Many of us want to make a difference to the lives of those who are less fortunate than ourselves. However, the age-old question of where our money or donations go can cause worry. As you may know, the VRCID passionately supports the donation of time and goods to help others, instead of handing out money. […]
