Social Development

Social development and upliftment are a priority for the VRCID. With the growing number of homeless and jobless people, the VRCID appointed a full-time Social Development Manager, Deputy Social Development Manager (registered Social Workers) and 3 Field Workers to liaise with especially the homeless on a daily basis. Together with our partners, MES, The Haven, Tygerberg Street Peoples Association amongst others, we provide funding for them to provide much-needed services.

These services include, amongst others, family reunifications, application for social grants, applications for identity documents, basic health services and also assisting with short-term shelter.

Together with the City of Cape Town Social Development department, the VRCID actively promotes the GIVE RESPONSIBLY campaign. This is an awareness campaign to raise awareness that simply by giving to those begging on the streets, might not have the desired effect. In many instances, this money is used to buy alcohol or drugs. We would rather the public to give of their time and money to NGO’s that the VRCID works with.

Social Development Manager

Michelle Lambrechts-De Jongh

Michelle is a dedicated social work professional with a career spanning back to 2014. She holds a BA Degree in Social Work from the University of the Western Cape, graduating in March 2015. Currently, she is pursuing an Associate Diploma in People Management, expected to be completed in 2024. Michelle has experience in child protection, forensic assessment, and interventions related to older persons, persons with disabilities, social crime, and gender-based violence. She joined the Provincial Department of Social Development in February 2017 before transitioning to the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID). Prior to her role at the VRCID, Michelle worked at BADISA Trio Bellville as a Social Worker specializing in Child Protection.

DEPUTY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Kim Farmer

Kim Farmer brings a strong background in social work and human trafficking prevention, along with a deep passion for community upliftment. She joined the VRCID as Deputy Social Development Manager in July 2025.

Prior to this role, Kim served as a social worker at MES Bellville, where she frequently collaborated with the VRCID on outreach and support initiatives, making this position a natural continuation of her impact-driven career.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Cum Laude) from the University of the Western Cape and lives in Kraaifontein.

Kim plays a key role in advancing the VRCID’s social development objectives across the Bellville and Parow precincts.

Field Worker

Veronica Geduld

Veronica, a trained carer, worked with the frail and elderly, before joining OASIS and later MES as a Field Worker. She has been working for the VRCID as fieldworker since July 2016. Her experience as a carer assists the VRCID greatly to help people living on the street who need medical assistance.

Field Worker

Hilton Goliath

Hilton matriculated at Spes Bona Secondary in 1998, and thereafter joined the Chrysalis Academy graduate programme. He completed an Early Childhood Development practitioners course, enabling him to assist learners regardless of their ability and diversity. He also volunteered as a social fieldworker at Hope In Action, working in informal settlements in the Athlone area. After this, he volunteered as a fieldworker at The Haven Bellville night shelter, furthering his passion to work with homeless and destitute youth and adults. Hilton joined the VRCID on a full-time basis on 1 November 2023 as a social fieldworker.

Auxiliary Field Worker

Allistair Scholtz

Prior to joining the VRCID, Allistair worked in the health industry and later as a Public Safety Officer for the VRCID’s security service provider. His knowledge of the VRCID and working as a Public Safety Officer brought him into contact with most of the people who live on the streets of Bellville and Parow. He soon realised that he would prefer to assist the people on a social developmental level and that he would like to develop his skills in this area. Allistair is a soccer coach in his community and is passionate to work with children and to assist people who live on the streets.Through his work he hopes to create a better future for those in need and contribute to a healthy and safe environment for all.

ADMINISTRATOR & FIELDWORK COORDINATOR

Cleopatra Nitzky

Hailing from Parow, Cleo brings a wealth of experience from her background in pharmacy and logistics. Her true passion lies in connecting with people and making a meaningful impact in the community. With her unique combination of expertise and a heart for service, Cleo is dedicated to fostering positive change and building lasting relationships through her work at the VRCID.

Awards

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Organisations

Please support the organisations in our area who deal with people living on the streets on a daily basis, which are:

MES Head Office Cape Town

General enquiries & centralised support services

Contact number: 021 949 8736

Email: prcapetown@mes.org.za

Address: 3 Davies Street, Bellville

Website: www.mes.org.za

MES Bellville Safe Space

Safe space (Homeless Shelter)

Contact number: 021 949 8736

Email: bellvillecentremanager@mes.org.za

Address: 1 AJ West Street, Bellville

Website: www.mes.org.za

MES Durbanville Safe Space

Safe Space (Homeless Shelter)

Contact number: 068 124 3239

Email: durbanvillecentremanager@mes.org.za

Address: 37 Queen Street, Durbanville

Website: www.mes.org.za

Parow Centre of Hope

Safe Space (Homeless Shelter)

Contact number: 021 054 9070

Email: parowcentremanager@mes.org.za

Address: 110 Alexandra Street, Parow

Website: www.mes.org.za

Bellville Paint City

City of Cape Town Homeless Shelter

Contact number: 021 023 0040

Email: Admin@matdoc.org

Address: 12 Robert Sobukwe Drive, Bellville

Website: https://www.capetown.gov.za/

Elim Night Shelter

Homeless Shelter

Contact number: 021 591 2824

Email: elimnightshelter@telkomsa.net

Address: 47 3^rd Avenue, Elsies River Industrial

Website: www.elimnightshelter.org.za

The Ark Night Shelter

Homeless Shelter

Contact number: 021 843 3927/8

Email: intakes.arkmensection@gmail.com

Address: 5 Old Faure Road Faure, Cape Town

Website: www.theark.org.za

SANCA Tygerberg Bellville

Outpatient Substance Use Rehabilitation & Support

Contact number: 021 945 2099/2098

Email: tygerberg@sancawc.co.za / bellville@sancawc.co.za

Address: 3 2^nd Avenue, Boston, Bellville

Website: https://sancawc.co.za

Sultan Bahu Bellville

Outpatient Substance Use Rehabilitation & Support

Contact number: 021 694 9874/ 0780289002

Email: SBCBelville@sultanbahu.co.za

Address: 12 Middel Street, Bellville

Website: https://sbc.org.za/

Kids Rise Above Circumstances (KRAC)

Feeding Scheme & Child support Services

Contact number: 062 456 3530 (Elizabeth Horne)

Email: elizabethhorne222@gmail.com

Address: 2 Milner court, 11^th Avenue, Leonsdale

Website: None

El Theos

Drop-in Centre

Contact number: 0710569810/ 0848325486

Email: elthios1@gmail.com

Address: 28 Milner Street, Parow

Website: www.eltheos.co.za

Reeds Clinic

Health Services- Day Clinic Bellville

Contact number: 021 946 3790

Email: Murdock.Horne@westerncape.gov.za

Address: 23 Reeds Street, Bellville

Website: www.Westerncape.gov.za

Hospice Bellville

Holistic Palliative Care & Health Support services

Contact number: 021 946 2460

Email: info@tygerberghospice.org

Address: 7 Sarel Cilliers Street, Bellville

Website: www.tygerberghospice.org

Badisa Trio Bellville

Designated Child Protection Organisation

Contact number: 021 945 1064

Email: adminbellville@badisatrio.org.za

Address: C/O Boston Street & 2^nd Avenue, Bellville

Website: www.badisatrio.co.za

Badisa Tygerberg

Designated Child Protection Organisation

Contact number: 021 939 9120

Email: reception@badisatygerberg.org.za

Address: 27 Picton Street, Parow

Website: www.badisatygerberg.org.za

Department of Social Development

Metro North Regional Office for Social Development

Contact number: 021 940 7100

Email: DSDMetroNorth@westerncape.gov.za

Address: 107 Voortrekker Road, Bellville

Website: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/social-development/social-development-metro-north-regional-office

Inceba Projects NPO

Pregnancy & Parental Support Services

Contact number: 083 992 2363

Email: info@inceba.com

Address: 9 Quarry Rd, Bellville

Website: www.inceba.com

Western Cape Street Children Forum (WCSCF)

Advocacy & Support Services for Children living on the streets

Contact number: 072 450 0456

Email: wcstreetchild@gmail.com

Address: 7 Malleson Road, Mowbray

Website: www.wcscf.org

TB/HIV Care

Prevention, Treatment & Support services

Contact number: 021 425 0050

Email: Aziel@tbhivcare.org

Address: 11 Adderley Street, Cape Town

Website: www.tbhivcare.org

Living Network

Christian Based basic needs support services to vulnerable

Contact number: 021 950 4455

Email: livnet@churchadventure.co.za

Address: Bellville

Website: www.livingnetwork.org.za

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