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.
STRENGTHENING OUR RESOLVE TOGETHER!
City centre leaders from eight countries gathered in Cape Town last week during IDA’s World Towns Leadership Summit to develop a global declaration—a strategic roadmap empowering place management professionals to address today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
PILOT COUNT OF ROUGH SLEEPERS UNDERTAKEN ACROSS CAPE TOWN
On November 13, 2024, over 200 volunteers participated in a pilot count of rough sleepers across Cape Town. Organised by U-turn, Streetscapes, MES, and other organisations, this initiative aims to collect vital data to understand and reduce homelessness, with future counts planned to expand coverage.
VRCID VIER JAAR VAN VOORUITGANG
VRCID VIER JAAR VAN VOORUITGANG Die VRCID het nog ‘n jaar van vooruitgang en samewerking gevier by sy jaarvergadering op Dinsdag, 19 November by die New National Hotel in Parow. Die geleentheid het belanghebbendes, stadsamptenare en gemeenskapsvennote bymekaar gebring om die suksesse van die afgelope jaar te vier, waardevolle vennootskappe te erken en […]
VRCID HOLDS SUCCESSFUL AGM TO REFLECT ON ACHIEVEMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
The VRCID’s 2024 AGM showcased a year of progress, partnerships, and community impact, highlighting achievements like the internationally acclaimed Centre of Hope, innovative crime prevention strategies, and unwavering dedication to creating safer, cleaner, and more vibrant spaces in Bellville and Parow.
New mural inspires hope in Bellville
Cape Town has approved plans to transform Bellville into the city’s second CBD, aiming to boost economic growth and provide a dynamic urban center. The redevelopment plan will reshape Bellville’s identity, offering a unique alternative to the existing central business district.
A lot of people know the glory but do not know the story behind it
Cape Town has approved plans to transform Bellville into the city’s second CBD, aiming to boost economic growth and provide a dynamic urban center. The redevelopment plan will reshape Bellville’s identity, offering a unique alternative to the existing central business district.
City approves plan to turn downtown Bellville into Cape Town’s 2nd CBD
Cape Town has approved plans to transform Bellville into the city’s second CBD, aiming to boost economic growth and provide a dynamic urban center. The redevelopment plan will reshape Bellville’s identity, offering a unique alternative to the existing central business district.
A DAY OF TALENT, HOPE, AND RESILIENCE
In celebration of World Homeless Day, the VRCID hosted a talent show at the Parow Civic Centre, showcasing the hidden talents of individuals from local shelters. With over 200 attendees, the event featured powerful performances in music, dance, and poetry, proving that creativity thrives everywhere.
Eight winners received prizes, with the top contestant taking home R1000. A touching moment unfolded when former clients, Brandon Brand and Liezel Swartz, got engaged during the event, highlighting the transformative power of community support.
The event, judged by industry experts Alfonza Solomon, Joseph Mitchell, and Freddy Adriaanse, was a reminder that talent, joy, and resilience shine even in the face of hardship.
HOW BUSINESS CAN HELP END HOMELESSNESS
A growing list of cities are solving homelessness. Movements like Built for Zero prove it’s possible to implement dignified, lasting solutions—and save money in the process. These success stories were possible because of a shift in perspective: once residents understood homelessness as a shared, fixable problem, their approach changed. Diverse coalitions started investing in evidence-based […]
