Danny's Diary: Jail-time won’t cure a homeless person of addiction
"People are going to jail for their addiction. They don’t receive help in the form of rehab," says Danny Oosthuizen.
12 June 2018 | OpinionMore from The Dignity Project
WATCH: Nik Rabinowitz and Goodluck entertain the homeless at Souper Troopers bash
Souper Troopers, an organisation born out of the desire of a group of friends to help others, recently celebrated its fourth birthday.
11 June 2018 | News
Dark side of #RoyalWedding was not Meghan’s colour
"It is quite ironic Harry would travel all the way to Africa to come and support the poor here, when right on his doorstep, people get chased from the pavements."
22 May 2018 | OpinionOne-size-fits-all approach won’t solve our problems
In his weekly daily column for the Cape Argus, Danny Oosthuizen tackles the struggles homeless people face.
15 May 2018 | Opinion
Danny's Diary: Groundbreaking dialogue connects with the homeless
"Recently, we engaged with high-ranking individuals from the City. It was groundbreaking. The first time in the history of this city," writes Danny Oosthuizen.
8 May 2018 | Opinion
Danny's Diary: We need rain but wet weather is very hard for the homeless
Danny Oosthuizen, #TheDignityProject ambassador, in his weekly daily column for the Cape Argus tackles the struggles homeless people face
30 April 2018 | Opinion
Danny's Diary: Beware of criminal elements masquerading as homeless
Danny Oosthuizen, #TheDignityProject ambassador, in his weekly daily column for the Cape Argus tackles the struggles homeless people face
24 April 2018 | Opinion
Danny's Diary: Celebrating Project Dignity - and a special wedding
#TheDignityProject ambassador, Danny Oosthuizen reflects on the Dignity Project turning two years old on the 11th of April.
17 April 2018 | Opinion
Danny's Diary: Homeless never consulted on ‘their own safe space’
Danny's Diary is a weekly column written by our homeless columnist Danny Oosthuizen and published every Tuesday in the Cape Argus.
6 March 2018 | Opinion
#DignityInAction: Helping the Cape’s most vulnerable
For the homeless people of Cape Town, they can make use of the TB/HIV Care Association, who assists 2000 people a month.
5 July 2017 | News
#DignityinAction: Streetscapes needs your help!
Here's how you can help keep up the amazing work that gets homeless people off the streets and gives them a hand-up towards gainful employment.
29 June 2017 | Cape Argus
WATCH: #DignityinAction: From humble beginnings to flourishing business
The first of three urban vegetable gardens started by Cape Town's homeless is now a thriving business... and they're aiming higher!
28 June 2017 | Cape Argus
And now for The Dignity Sandwich
The people of Streetscapes have started making and selling Dignity Sandwiches - named after The Dignity Project launched by the Cape Argus in April.
26 August 2016 | Western Cape
Homeless couple ties the knot in true style
Homeless couple Jolene and Mogamat Jasmine were married in a dream ceremony sponsored by the generosity of Capetonians. [PICS and VIDEO]
16 August 2016 | Western Cape
#TheDignityProject: The final chapter
Working on this project has been a truly humbling experience, says Lance Witten.
29 April 2016 | Western Cape
Danny to write weekly column for Cape Argus
His daily journal of his life on the streets has touched many hearts, and now Danny Oosthuizen has been offered a weekly column at the Cape Argus.
29 April 2016 | Western Cape