VREDEHOEK. – Homelessness is one of Vredehoek's most complex challenges. It affects public spaces, but behind every person sleeping on the street is also a human being with their own story and circumstances. How the Vredehoek CID wants to tackle homelessness is one of the questions property owners must consider before voting.
According to the proposal, the proposed Vredehoek City Improvement District (CID) does not want to simply move people from one street to another.
Vredehoek CID: homelessness and daily outreach work
The business plan provides for daily outreach work by an accredited service provider. Trained outreach workers will get to know people sleeping in public spaces and connect them with appropriate support.
This includes access to shelter, health services, social services and support programmes. A registered social worker will handle counselling, case management, life skills and job readiness.
The first year's budget for this programme is R318 960, roughly four per cent of the CID's total budget.
Work in the cleaning team
The outreach programme is directly linked to the CID's proposed six-person cleaning team. People who are ready and willing can get paid work in the team through the programme, which can serve as a first step towards greater stability.
Balance between person and community
At the same time, residents must be able to use public spaces that are clean, safe and accessible. According to the business plan, the programme is aimed at reducing harmful behaviour, preventing illegal structures and improving conditions in public spaces, while supporting people who want to accept help.
The aim is therefore to address both the person on the street and the community's needs in a more structured way.
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Let your voice be heard
Registered property owners can vote on the proposed Vredehoek CID. At least sixty per cent of the relevant ratepayers must vote in favour before the application can be submitted to the City of Cape Town.
Complete the official voting form and send it to [email protected]. The deadline is 31 October 2026.
Whether you are for or against the CID – make sure your vote counts. The full business plan is available at vredehoekcid.co.za .
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
