
Recovering Barber Restores Dignity and Hope to Johannesburg’s Homeless
Inspired by his own recovery, Steenveld hopes to establish a hairdressing training centre where recovering addicts can learn barbering skills and earn a sustainable income.

Inspired by his own recovery, Steenveld hopes to establish a hairdressing training centre where recovering addicts can learn barbering skills and earn a sustainable income.

As part of the initiative, Eqinisweni Secondary School received water storage tanks and power inverters aimed at improving access to reliable water and electricity.

People living along Bree Street, De Villiers Street and near Nelson Mandela Bridge Park received warm blankets, soup, fresh bread, clothing and shoes.

As temperatures drop, initiatives like the Blanket Drive serve as a reminder of the importance of collective action and compassion.

Volunteers will be stationed at the Winnie Mandela Precinct, outside Dis-Chem, where visitors can learn more about the campaign and contribute directly.

As the 2025/26 MTN8 Champions, Orlando Pirates were afforded the opportunity to nominate a charity of their choice to receive R80 000.00 from the total fund pool of R500 000.00.