Thirty homeless individuals were transported from Cape Town to the Haven Night Shelter in Paarl this month, which has caused a rise in the local homeless population, the Drakenstein Municipality confirmed.
Homelessness continues to be an issue in the municipal area of Paarl, which has seen several makeshift structures sprang up along the banks of the Berg River, as reported by theThe structures have been a ‘talking point among residents and businesses’ in the area in terms of the associated consequences, that include the management of waste and possible pollution of the Berg River.
‘During these operations, structures are removed, homeless individuals are removed, and the areas are cleaned. However, we find that these individuals often return to the same area. We are therefore seeking more humane alternatives and not to simply remove them and the little belongings they might have,’ Barnard added.
‘While the municipality is acutely aware of the increasing number of homeless individuals on our streets, we are not at a point where we can say Drakenstein is facing a crisis in terms of the impact they have on the environment, or of managing them,’ said Barnard.
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