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 […]
VRCID AND MES BAGS INTERNATIONAL AWARD
VRCID and MES bags international award The International Downtown Association (IDA) recognised the impact driven by the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), in partnership with Mould Empower Serve (MES), and awarded them the prestigious Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence. This award signifies this partnership for its resourceful approaches related to the Centre of Hope: […]
IDA PRESENTS DOWNTOWN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
IDA Presents Downtown Achievement Awards Recognizing Excellence in Urban Place Management [Cape Town] – The International Downtown Association (IDA) recognized the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) in partnership with Mould Empower Serve (MES) with the prestigious Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for its resourceful approaches related to, Centre of Hope: Holistic approach to homelessness. […]
SKUILING WAAR HOOP WEER DEEL VAN DIE LEWE WORD
In die Wes-Kaap is dié winter die natste in byna 60 jaar. Met 160 van die bykans 6000 hawelose mense wat die afgelope maand uit die stadskom verwyder is, het Stefani Terblanche gaan uitvind hoe haweloses dié winter in skuilings ervaar het. Klik hier om die volledige artikel te lees wat op Netwerk24 gepubliseer is.
POLICE SEIZE COUNTERFEIT ‘HIGH END BRANDS’ WORTH R55M IN BELLVILLE
Police seize counterfeit ‘high end brands’ worth R55m in Bellville The SAPS counterfeit and illicit goods team and partners confiscated contraband goods with an estimated street value of R55m during an integrated operation in Bellville, Cape Town on Sunday. Click here to read the full article published on TimeLIVE.
STEP UP TRAP STEL AF OOR GEBRUIKTE NAALDE WAT IN BELLVILLE-BUURT SE STRATE GEVIND WORD
Kookpunt word bereik ten spyte van Step Up se eerbare doel en talle vennootskappe om plaaslike dwelmverslaafdes teen oordragbare siektes soos tuberkulose (TB) en die menslike immuniteitsgebrekvirus (MIV) te beskerm. Die groot vraag bly: “Wie beskerm die skoolkinders, kerke en wetsgehoorsame inwoners teen openlike dwelmgebruik met vuil pienk naalde wat in die strate rondlê?” Klik […]
