After we arrived at 11 am Mr. Khoza took us directly to the community hall where people can go and get support from the Department of Social Development every Monday and Wednesday. Since the Department is coming to the township all people in need can apply for social grants and funds, even those who don’t have the opportunity to go into town. We had the chance to hear from a woman’s case, whose husband is in jail for four years and she desperately needs money to support her five children. 
Afterwards Mr. Khoza took us to the Advice Office where he introduced us to two community members who often volunteer in skills development workshops. They showed us amazing handcraft they made during a workshop with 20 women. We really liked the bags made out of recycled plastic and the beautiful pillowcases.
For lunch we were taken to Mrs. Khoza’s restaurant who prepared us a beautiful meal along with a delicious fresh juice.
In the afternoon we went to the local primary school where the principal, also a member of the organization’s board, welcomed us very warmly and showed us around. He even took us to two classrooms where we met the pupils.
Before we left, we were taken to a very poor area in Dunoon. We were really appalled under what conditions people have to live in this area. The shacks were bedraggled and there was hardly any space between them. Dunoon is over-populated what complicates life here even more.
We want to thank Mr. Khoza very much for taking us to Dunoon and helping us to understand what it means to grow up and live in this poor part of Cape Town. Our best wishes go to the Advice Office and all the people living here.
We want to thank Mr. Khoza very much for taking us to Dunoon and helping us to understand what it means to grow up and live in this poor part of Cape Town. Our best wishes go to the Advice Office and all the people living here.
Marie and Adrienne
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