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 […]

NEW HOMELESS SHELTER UNVEILED IN DURBANVILLE

Congratulations to MES and the City of Cape Town on the launch of the Durbanville Safe Space. This new shelter brings fresh hope to homeless individuals in the Northern Suburbs. Thank you for your commitment to serving our community and providing a safe haven for those in need. MES started the very first Safe Space […]

BICYCLE BOX TO THE SYRINGE RESCUE!

This initiative will ensure that no area is overlooked, maintaining a clean and safe environment for all. For the full article – click here!(Netwerk24 subscribers only) You can also read all about this initiative on the Northern News website by clicking here.

Mr. Mullins: VRCID’s star cleaner

Many who live and work around the Radio Tygerberg 104FM area here in Parow will know Mr. Peter Mullins, who for the past 8½ years has been on his post daily, cleaning the streets. Peter was supposed to retire five years ago but he refused to do so. At 67 years old, Peter is a shining […]

How our local businesses have survived lockdown: part 2

The Voortrekker Road Corridor community is one that truly reflects that of a rainbow nation, allowing its residents to gain a deeper understanding of differing cultures and beliefs, and creating an environment where we learn to get along despite our differences, and are brought closer together because of them. These tough past few months have […]

A safer environment in the VRCID area during lockdown

As lockdown restrictions have eased from level 5 to 2 and people have taken advantage of more freedom of movement, crime rates have understandably risen. As a result, we and our partners have been working hard to ensure a safer environment within the VRCID area. From when lockdown started on 27 March through to 31 […]

How our local businesses have survived lockdown

Our national lockdown has been extremely challenging for most businesses locally and globally, and its impact is likely to be felt long after the lockdown ends. We spoke to two business owners in our area, from Clowns Hobbies and Fabulous Wear, to find out how they have been affected by the pandemic, yet managed to […]

VRCID collaborates with local players to feed the homeless: Part 2

During the six long weeks of level 5 lockdown, we dedicated special focus to supporting the homeless. We collaborated with local NGOs, charities and other players to ensure food security for those on the streets, to deliver food parcels, and to support the destitute in terms of health, re-integration, and drug withdrawal. Much of this […]

Get Updates And Stay Connected - Subscribe To Our Newsletter