VRCID attend “open dialogue” on World Homeless Day
Just under 200 homeless people attended an “open dialogue” with City officials in Bellville last week. The meeting at the Bellville South civic centre was held on World Homeless Day, Thursday October 10. Mayco member for community serviced and health, Dr Zahid Badroodien said the meeting would help the City gauge homeless people’s needs and […]
VRCID features in Goodwood and Parow’s Northern News!
We’re extremely pleased to be featured in Goodwood and Parow’s Northern News this week. Working alongside TASK research facility has been an absolute pleasure. They’ve planted a seed both inside and outside their direct line of work that’s growing and has had a ripple effect on the community. We’re excited to be a part of […]
Joe’s Easy Diner is shaking up Parow’s restaurant scene!
“What’s your flavour?” is an extremely difficult one to answer when ordering a milkshake off the stylish retro-American menu at Joe’s Easy Diner. With a whopping 38 milkshakes to choose from, it’s bound to be a tough decision for anyone indecisive out there. We spoke to William Coetzee, the owner of Joe’s Easy Diner in […]
Parow home to top TB research facility – TASK Applied Science
With tuberculosis (TB) and TB related deaths being a leading cause of death in South Africa, Parow is proud to be the home to one of Africa’s top TB facilities, TASK Applied Science. Situated off Voortrekker Road in Smith Street, Parow, the once derelict building – which used to cause much concern for the […]
To Harlequin restaurant, 54 years and counting!
54 is a significant amount of time for any business to exist, especially an eatery. When the Harlequin restaurant was established in 1965, the choice of places to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine were few and far between. All these years and countless restaurant chains later, this little restaurant in the heart of Parow is still […]
Bellville Velodrome to get biggest overhaul in more than 20 years
Western Cape property development will be planned around the bicycle track famous for hosting concerts
Wilma’s passion keeps her going
The 51-year-old has been a social worker for 28 years, however, in the last seven years she has been the social development manager for the Voortrekker Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), which has helped her get more children off the streets while also providing support for adults.
Winter Readiness programme: let’s change lives together
The winter season is officially upon us bringing icy cold fronts and biting winds with it. Fortunately, most of us have warm, cosy homes to retreat to, but there are many citizens who do not.
Donations still needed for camp
HewLin Compassion, in partnership with the Teach Love Care Network, Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) and Willowbridge centre management will host its second Compassion Convention Camp. The camp will take place from 15 July to Friday 19 July at Melkbos Cultural Centre in Melkbosstrand. This year 75 children who currently live on the street […]
Help us make this year’s Compassion Convention a success
Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice – Nelson Mandela Caring for underprivileged youth is at the heart and soul of the HewLin Compassion organisation. Their focus is to provide upliftment and support through education, leadership, and developmental activities to promote moral excellence and self-confidence. One of the […]
