Cape Town shelters overwhelmed as court orders evictions

As winter arrives, Cape Town’s homeless shelters are already overwhelmed, and a recent court ruling may intensify the strain. Also read: Three die in separate incidents on Cape mountains The Western Cape High Court has issued a final eviction order for the homeless to vacate the Cape Town CBD by 30 July, relocating them to the City’s Safe Space shelters....

News24 | Cape Town's homeless crisis: Court ruling likely to place shelters under great strain

news24.com - 21/Jun 10:22

As the winter season kicks in, Cape Town's homeless shelters are already very busy - but a recent court judgment could see shelters placed under even...

Shelters in Cape Town are filling up as winter bites

capetownetc.com - 18/Jun 15:00

Words: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp Shelters for homeless people across Cape Town are filling up as winter bites. The Haven, which has 14 shelters and...

News24 | Public works department launches court bid to evict homeless around Castle of Good Hope

news24.com - 21/Jun 23:38

The national Department of Public Works has launched an eviction application to have the homeless living near the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town's...

Buitengracht Street homeless won’t move despite court order

capetownetc.com - 25/Jun 09:00

Several homeless people living on Buitengracht Street in Cape Town’s city centre have said they will not move into Safe Space accommodation provided...

Court ruling ordering alternative housing for homeless in Cape Town is welcomed

mg.co.za - 25/Jun 15:23

The city agreed to amend shelter rules to make them more humane and compliant with the Constitution

City supports eviction application for removal of unlawful occupants surrounding Castle of Good Hope

capetownetc.com - 22/Jun 13:00

The City of Cape Town has publicly professed its support for the launching of an eviction application by the national Department of Public Works. The...

Some homeless in the CBD ‘won’t’ go to Safe Spaces

dailynews.co.za - 29/Jun 06:54

Court grants order to evict hundreds of people living on streets of Cape Town

capetownetc.com - 20/Jun 09:00

Words: Tania Broughton / GroundUp Also read: Court showdown over Cape Flats evictions The City of Cape Town has been given the green light to evict...

City of Cape Town to host third Traffic Fine Roadshow

capetownetc.com - 22/Jun 05:00

The City of Cape Town will host another traffic fine roadshow from 25–28 June. This event allows motorists to pay fines, negotiate reductions, and...

TEARS Animal Rescue reaches overcapacity, CoCT calls for help

capetownetc.com - 18/Jun 07:00

The City of Cape Town urgently calls for community support to help address a growing animal welfare crisis across the metro. Also read: Farewell...

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