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Safe Spaces not an effective solution to homelessness

Safe Spaces not an effective solution to homelessness

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Nov 25, 2023

COLUMN: And no, I am not being a hypocrite. The reason I do this for these groups of individuals is because they are the seasoned and well-informed people who know that the system can no longer be fooled or destroyed by the system.

Our homeless women have special needs - can you help?

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Nov 18, 2023

COLUMN: Women and children represent the fastest-growing groups of people experiencing homelessness in South Africa today.

Our homeless women have special needs - can you help?

Our homeless women have special needs - can you help?

The baptisms of fire that I had to endure during this time

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Nov 4, 2023

The baptisms of fire that I had to endure during this time

No plans to provide accommodation for those who end up on the streets

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Sep 30, 2023

No plans to provide accommodation for those who end up on the streets

Cape Town through a lens of compassion

By Supplied | Published Sep 27, 2023

Cape Town through a lens of compassion

How the City of Cape Town discriminates against the homeless

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Sep 23, 2023

How the City of Cape Town discriminates against the homeless

This year we’re ‘putting the ID back in DIgnity’ for the homeless. Here’s how you can help...

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Sep 17, 2023

This year we’re ‘putting the ID back in DIgnity’ for the homeless. Here’s how you can help...

Study provides hope on how we can help the homeless

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Sep 9, 2023

Study provides hope on how we can help the homeless

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Some people have lost all of their humanity when it comes to interacting with the homeless

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Sep 2, 2023

Some people have lost all of their humanity when it comes to interacting with the homeless

Some people have lost all of their humanity when it comes to interacting with the homeless

Is it now acceptable for DA councillors to spread the City’s false narrative about how they assist those living on the streets?

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Aug 19, 2023

Is it now acceptable for DA councillors to spread the City’s false narrative about how they assist those living on the streets?

Is it now acceptable for DA councillors to spread the City’s false narrative about how they assist those living on the streets?

The City of Cape Town is lying when it says it has no mandate over those experiencing homelessness

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Aug 12, 2023

The City of Cape Town is lying when it says it has no mandate over those experiencing homelessness

The City of Cape Town is lying when it says it has no mandate over those experiencing homelessness

The homeless are the new victims of the DA-sponsored new apartheid

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Aug 5, 2023

The homeless are the new victims of the DA-sponsored new apartheid

The homeless are the new victims of the DA-sponsored new apartheid

The Department Social Department is again offering temporary accommodation in 100bed prison-style dormitories where individuals have no agency

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jul 29, 2023

The Department Social Department is again offering temporary accommodation in 100bed prison-style dormitories where individuals have no agency

The Department Social Department is again offering temporary accommodation in 100bed prison-style dormitories where individuals have no agency

As a society and a City, we are constantly becoming more exclusive of those who do not fit our perception

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jul 22, 2023

As a society and a City, we are constantly becoming more exclusive of those who do not fit our perception

As a society and a City, we are constantly becoming more exclusive of those who do not fit our perception

In practice, our homelessness policy blurs the distinction between services and prison

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jul 15, 2023

In practice, our homelessness policy blurs the distinction between services and prison

In practice, our homelessness policy blurs the distinction between services and prison

During one of my 3 month stints at Pollsmoor I was seconded to working for a warder at the royal fee of R1.36 p/d

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jul 8, 2023

During one of my 3 month stints at Pollsmoor I was seconded to working for a warder at the royal fee of R1.36 p/d

During one of my 3 month stints at Pollsmoor I was seconded to working for a warder at the royal fee of R1.36 p/d

A comprehensive, clearly articulated policy and action plan must be implemented to address homelessness - Carlos Mesquita

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jul 1, 2023

A comprehensive, clearly articulated policy and action plan must be implemented to address homelessness - Carlos Mesquita

A comprehensive, clearly articulated policy and action plan must be implemented to address homelessness - Carlos Mesquita

What happens when your smile is also a painful revelation of a hard life lived

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jun 24, 2023

What happens when your smile is also a painful revelation of a hard life lived

What happens when your smile is also a painful revelation of a hard life lived

And if I lived to tell the tale, would I be telling the tale from a hospital bed with a broken appendage or neck?

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jun 17, 2023

And if I lived to tell the tale, would I be telling the tale from a hospital bed with a broken appendage or neck?

And if I lived to tell the tale, would I be telling the tale from a hospital bed with a broken appendage or neck?

Homeless folk can realise their untapped potential

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jun 10, 2023

Homeless folk can realise their untapped potential

Homeless folk can realise their untapped potential

Chronic homelessness is solvable! But it means we have to change

By Carlos Mesquita | Published Jun 3, 2023

Chronic homelessness is solvable! But it means we have to change

Chronic homelessness is solvable! But it means we have to change

Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, I aim to change the narrative on homelessness

By Carlos Mesquita | Published May 27, 2023

Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, I aim to change the narrative on homelessness

Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, I aim to change the narrative on homelessness

You see it’s not just me ‘move away from one size fits all programmes’ -Carlos Mesquita

By Carlos Mesquita | Published May 20, 2023

You see it’s not just me ‘move away from one size fits all programmes’ -Carlos Mesquita

You see it’s not just me ‘move away from one size fits all programmes’ -Carlos Mesquita

The definition of ‘homeless’ needs to be broadened

By Carlos Mesquita | Published May 13, 2023

The definition of ‘homeless’ needs to be broadened

The definition of ‘homeless’ needs to be broadened

City-funded Safe Spaces have been and continue to be rejected by those living on the streets for good reasons

By Carlos Mesquita | Published May 6, 2023

City-funded Safe Spaces have been and continue to be rejected by those living on the streets for good reasons

City-funded Safe Spaces have been and continue to be rejected by those living on the streets for good reasons