CAPE Town has witnessed a significant move towards tackling homelessness as several organisations come together to conduct a pilot point-in-time count of individuals experiencing rough sleeping.
The initiative, spearheaded by U-turn, Streetscapes, MES, New Hope SA, the Haven, and VRCID, sets the stage for ongoing efforts to understand and ultimately reduce homelessness within the city's borders.
On November 13, a team of over 200 volunteers gathered for a big count.
This effort included not just staff from the organisations involved, but also people who have experienced homelessness first-hand.
The pilot covered various areas, including the CBD and nearby regions, the southern suburbs like Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont, and Kenilworth, the deep south areas such as Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, and Simon's Town, as well as the northern suburbs like Parow, Bellville, and…