#21 Homeless in Cape Town: Meet Richard
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- Here we speak with Richard who is currently stationed on the Liesbeek and Durban Road intersections in Mowbray, Cape Town. He speaks of his birth in Germany, moving to Cape Town as a child, how he lost his entire family and finally how he ended up on the streets.
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What an interesting interview, living a hard life but still a lot of wisdom to share, hope he gets a hand up.
Im not a homeless but from listening to all.the people who are homeless how valuable everything are in life doesnt matter how little the value but it makes the worlds difference. May the Lord bless you with goodness
Suggested to WC government: provide tax breaks or subsidies to businesses or even households who employ, train, or take care of homeless persons. Like the wise man said, give homeless people a goal and let them be part of society again, then they feel human again. I would like to buy Richard a pair of glasses. Think of a way to make these type contributions possible.
Very articulate!!! Interesting, but sad.
The organization who delivers the shower service is UTurn, they are a fabulous organization looking after the homeless
The NPO that provides the showers are actually 'Viva Con Agua' and the portable shower initiative is called 'Nina Manzi'. They just partner with U-Turn sometimes.
This has never happened during the apartheid government, it brings tears to my eyes
Coz THEY were exclusively looked after
I think she should have asked if he had a bank account so people can assist.Hopefully Phakathi Foundation can try and help.Stay strong
Next time I will ask that. The problem with homeless people is they don't have ID documents (Richard confirmed this also) as everything on them gets stolen including wallets and cards etc. So it is difficult then to donate to bank accounts. I am thinking of starting a Snap Scan for each individual member then they sell pens or whatever and the cash gets dropped off each week.
Looks like a sincere old man❤ Sorry mate, I hope things look up for you. May your pen business flourish💪 Be safe and bliksem those gangsters
Human power is of no use. Gods spirit that gives life
I used to buy pens from him when he was in the city. Always clean and neat and never pushy. How does one connect with him to help him.
Richard unfortunately does not have a bank account or cell phone. He however said people help him via e-wallet. He is normally stationed on the corner of Klipfontein Road and Liesbeek Parkway in Mowbray. You can also email me and I can take money/goods etc to Richard: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
Can the Catholics perhaps explain why they won't let this man (and others) into the Church?
Because too many priests and church staff have been attacked.
It’s absolutely disgusting shame they always turn away the homeless
I need pens. I'd like to buy some from Richard. I'll lookout for him in Mowbray. I still use pen and paper often. Thank you. 😊
That is so wonderful! Thank you so much for the comment 💚🙏
Very kind of you and thoughtful
Why don't you set up a website selling pens obo persons living on the street? Something big could be on your journey...
@@asianetix Agreed.
You seems like a nice and good person, definitely something wrong in our country. If people like you can stay strong after your sad and terrible loss it would be wonderful to touch lives like yours. Giving people something small to do. To at lease feel worthy again. There is so many fraud and unemployment and you should be able to get a grand. Lots of people getting grands get it vomiting fraud. I also don't get a grand, but will stay without it paying my taxis, but then it must ho to people that really must get it. And not by having money and still claiming the grants. Iam so far from you but wish that I good help you, and others who really need to been looked after.
Does Oupa Richard have a bank account, would love to share pocket money with him..its not a lot I'm still a teen..❤❤❤
Hi there that's so kind of you. I'm trying to find out if Richard has a bank account but he hasn't been at his usual spot lately. Will let you know asap.
Cant we all that is commenting try to help. I feel so helpfless but no use watching this and not doing anything. i wish i can do more
Great eyeopener but soo depressing.. 🙆
Capsule hotels like in Japan would be a good idea
Who hosts these interviews? I'd love to speak to you. I have often wanted to approach homeless people and find out what lead them to being where they are. I am a teacher. One of the subjects I teach is LO
Hi there you can mail me here: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
No he said spoilt brats .I know Richard we chat with him often.
Cant he get a grant from government??this is so sad
According to Richard he doesn't have an ID to apply for a grant. Everything gets stolen from homeless people including cards, money etc.
Richard since you are of German descent can you not get pension
I spoke to Richard today and he said he needs an SA ID to apply for a German pension so he needs R180 to do so. So if you are in Mowbray maybe chat to him and donate/find out.
How can I make a contribution towards this gentleman?
Richard is usually on the corner of Liesbeek Parkway and Klipfontein Road intersections in Mowbray, Cape Town selling pens. He is there most mornings and afternoons. He said in the video that he sleeps at the 'Catholic church' which seems to be in upper Mowbray. He does unfortunately not have a cell phone.
@@HomelessinCapeTown-tg5fd Thanks for your quick response, unfortunately I live in Ireland, is there a way you could assist me?
I can drive over to Richard and try find out if he has a bank account? Or would you like to donate a cell phone or something? Problem is everything gets stolen from homeless people. Maybe email me to discuss: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
rentals are too high in Cape Town.
Did he apply for old pension Sassa
Thats a good point, I wonder if he knows that?
What an interesting interview, living a hard life but still a lot of wisdom to share, hope he gets a hand up.
I spoke to Richard today and he said he needs an SA ID to apply for a SASSA pension so he needs R180 to do so. So if you are in Mowbray maybe chat to him and donate/find out.
Anybody in the area that's willing to take Richard to home affairs office and apply and pay for his I D document.Thanks so much.
I use to sell pens,,, actually different stuff which me my ex use to buy at wholesale places and had certain places that give us permission like garages and door to door aswell,,,,,, I'm originally from parow,goodwood,belville kuilsriver,durbanville,,,now I'm staying with my sister in Klerksdorp,,, butt I would like to go back
It can happen to anyone
Sad live my broer
I am speecless and so angry..How and what is our Goverment..AND they want us to vote for them..
All these people are sober and some so old..Kuilsriver.
This poor man. Can't he get a German passport
He born in Germany go to German embassy in Capetown. Please give this a man help to get there. Thank you. Gauteng
I have sent an email. xxx
Hi there thank you have received 😊 Will respond asap.
Why wont the church allow street people in church?thats not what Jesus preached
Catholic don’t follow Jesus they have no clue what love is they will never allow homeless people into their pdf organisation (church )
Did he say Spoilt Blacks???????????????? There's no way I heard him correctly,or did I?
He said 'spoilt brats'..Very common saying actually.
Yes ,he said spoilt brats
GET OVER YOURSELF!! He said "spoilt BRATS". FFS!
can't play the race card this time ubaba!!
@@kimbozw1808 uBaba wenzani?
@BI Phakathi