"Today I will be half a century old. Imagine that. To be honest, I did not think I would live to celebrate another year of life."

Many readers have asked me why am I not involved with the homeless court case against the City of Cape Town.

Tons and tons of food go to waste unnecessarily while more than 12 million people in the country feel the pangs of hunger every day of their lives.

There was a time not so long ago when we heard “This City works for you”. Fast forward and the picture I see is one of forced removals and court cases...

The City of Cape Town is looking at building a second safe space for homeless people before the end of the financial year

The City of Cape Town will today host a Street People’s Summit in observance of World Homeless Day with various stakeholders in attendance.

There was an atmosphere of excitement in the air at a Homeless Day event organised by community leaders and the City.

And there he stood. In the middle of a hailstorm where we got soaking wet and windblown, I met this majestic beautiful animal: a rhino.

The State Capture Commission of Inquiry will resume on Tuesday morning with former president Jacob Zuma's son Duduzane expected to wrap up his testimony.

Cape Town based charity and integration centre, U-Turn Homeless Ministries are calling for people to change their perceptions about street people.

"I sit here and have no clue what to say. There is so much going on in the world of homelessness that makes no sense."

"Life is very complex. You can be totally overwhelmed by the daily challenges thrown your way. It is important to have an open mind."

"In the world of homelessness one sees the alpha male loud and clear. At the end of the day women are abused, too."

"The reality is that more and more people out there are minutes away from ending up on the streets," writes Danny Oosthuizen.

"When it came to the State Capture exposure we were so shocked we were almost numb," writes Danny Oosthuizen.

"A blurred mind just seems to help many cope and endure all the abuse coming our way. I hear you, but don’t take it in." writes Danny Oosthuizen.