{"id":284420,"date":"2025-11-05T11:16:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=284420"},"modified":"2025-11-05T11:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:16:51","slug":"residents-step-up-for-homeless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/residents-step-up-for-homeless\/","title":{"rendered":"Residents step up for homeless"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAPE TOWN<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Cape Town residents stepped up to support a meaningful cause on Saturday 25 October, as the city hosted its first World Homeless Day Fun Walk, bringing awareness to homelessness while fostering community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event, organised by nonprofit organisation Mould Empower Serve (MES) in partnership with Bellville Athletic Club, drew participants together for more than just exercise. 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