CAPE TOWN BECOMES NEWEST VANGUARD CITY TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS
Cape Town has officially joined the global Vanguard Cities Network through a new partnership with the Institute of Global Homelessness. The City has committed to reducing homelessness by 25% by 2030, focusing on prevention, developmental services, data-driven strategies, and collaboration. U-turn Homeless Ministries, together with local partners and city leadership, welcomes this milestone as a bold, collective step toward lasting solutions to homelessness in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN JOINS GLOBAL VANGUARD CITIES NETWORK TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS
The Cape Town metro has taken a bold step in tackling homelessness by joining the Institute for Global Homelessness’s Vanguard Cities network—becoming the 18th city worldwide committed to reducing street homelessness through strategic measurement, innovation and collaboration.
Under this agreement, the city pledges to a rigorous annual count of its rough-sleeping population, to set measurable reduction targets locally, and to share its lessons-learnt while learning from global peers.
Significantly, it also positions lived experience of homelessness at the heart of solution-design, ensuring those who have lived on the streets have a voice in crafting answers.
VRCID: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CONTRACT Employment Opportunity: Work Readiness Supervisor
The VRCID is seeking a dedicated Work Readiness Supervisor to lead and support its Social Development team in Bellville and Parow. This 10-month contract role is ideal for a motivated, people-centred individual with strong leadership, administrative, and organisational skills — and a passion for empowering the homeless through work readiness and social reintegration.
VRCID: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – FIELDWORKER
VRCID’s Social Development team is hiring a Fieldworker for Bellville and Parow. Responsibilities include daily fieldwork, client intakes and referrals, outreaches, admin, and partner liaison; after-hours support is required. Advantageous: experience in the homeless sector, driver’s licence, Northern Suburbs residence; strong admin, relationship and communication skills; physically fit. Start ASAP, no later than 5 Jan 2026. Apply with cover letter + CV (3 refs) to michelle.lambrechts@vrcid.co.za by Friday, 24 Oct 2025 at 17:00.
HAWELOSES WYS HUL TALENT
Haweloses en voormalige dwelmverslaafdes het onlangs hul talente met trots gewys tydens ’n inspirerende talentvertoning by die Parow-burgersentrum. Die geleentheid, aangebied deur die Voortrekkerweg-korridorverbeteringsdistrik (VRCID), het deel uitgemaak van Wêreld Hawelosedag en het hoop, genesing en nuwe beginne gevier.
VRCID: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – PRECINCT MANAGER
We’re looking for a self-motivated, person-centred individual with 3+ years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker or Community Developer. Knowledge of the homeless sector is a plus. The ideal candidate will be accountable, reliable, and able to lead and support a team with a non-judgmental approach. Experience in stakeholder engagement and team management is essential. Passion for homeless care is a must.
BOARDS ALIGN FOR GROWTH IN BELLVILLE
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) and the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) came together for the first time in a landmark gathering that marked a new era of collaboration for Bellville’s growth. The boards reaffirmed their shared vision of transforming Bellville into a thriving, safe, and attractive urban hub. With renewed unity and purpose, both organisations aim to strengthen partnerships, drive development, and create opportunities that inspire confidence in the city’s future.
CAPE TOWN’S REVISED MUNICIPAL BY-LAW
Cape Town has approved key amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law, paving the way for affordable rental housing, legalising small-scale developments, and improving urban management in high-demand areas like Bellville. The changes aim to empower micro-developers, enhance safety and service access, regulate renewable energy structures, and curb illegal building work—setting a new benchmark for sustainable urban growth.
VRCID: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – PRECINCT MANAGER
We’re looking for a self-motivated, person-centred individual with 3+ years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker or Community Developer. Knowledge of the homeless sector is a plus. The ideal candidate will be accountable, reliable, and able to lead and support a team with a non-judgmental approach. Experience in stakeholder engagement and team management is essential. Passion for homeless care is a must.
BETTER.BELLVILLE. TOGETHER IMPACT KEEPS GROWING
The Better.bellville.together initiative is making a lasting impact in Cape Town’s northern suburbs by supporting small businesses, improving public spaces, and promoting sustainability. With over 183 tons of waste recycled, job creation, and community development projects, the programme shows how collaboration can drive real change.