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Phoenix Projects

Member since 8 March 2026

My name is Zubair Alexander. I am a community activist working closely with the homeless community in Cape Town. I am deeply passionate about uplifting vulnerable people and creating real opportunities for those who have been left behind. I am currently developing a plan to create affordable housing for the working homeless in Cape Town. I am also building a community-focused organisation called The Phoenix Projects, aimed at restoring dignity, creating opportunities, and helping people rebuild their lives.

Zubair Alexander is a community activist dedicated to supporting the homeless in Cape Town. Passionate about social change, he is working on developing affordable housing solutions for the working homeless and building The Phoenix Projects, an organisation focused on restoring dignity and creating opportunities for vulnerable communities.”

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The Phoenix Project (Shelter Project)

Phoenix Projects •5 months ago The Phoenix Shelter – Idea Proposal The Phoenix Shelter is a proposed transitional shelter for employed individuals experiencing homelessness. Many working people remain without stable housing due to high rent, deposits, transport costs, and credit barriers. The project would provide safe, affordable accommodation together with structured support such as financial guidance and case management. Residents could stay for up to 12 months while working, contributing affordable rent, and building savings. The aim is to help individuals stabilize their income and transition into permanent housing. The model focuses on breaking the cycle of homelessness and “shelter hopping,” where people move from one shelter to another without long-term progress, by creating a clear exit strategy toward independent living.

Phoenix Projects

Phoenix Projects •5 months ago I support the City’s efforts to create structured and well-managed opportunities for informal traders in the CBD and Bo-Kaap areas. Informal trading plays an important role in supporting livelihoods, especially for unemployed residents, while also contributing to the local economy and cultural vibrancy of the city. The regulation of informal trading through trading plans is necessary to ensure that trading occurs in an organised manner and maintains a positive relationship with formal businesses and the surrounding community. The proposed trading spaces in Bo-Kaap are particularly important because they create opportunities for local entrepreneurs and help preserve the unique cultural identity of the area. Markets and designated trading areas can strengthen community participation, support tourism, and promote local products and food traditions. However, it is important that the City prioritises traders who live in or have strong ties to the Bo-Kaap community so that the economic benefits remain within the neighbourhood. Clear allocation processes, adequate infrastructure, and ongoing consultation with residents and traders will be essential to ensure the success and sustainability of these trading plans.Overall, the draft plans are a positive step toward supporting small businesses and improving the management of informal trading in both the CBD and Bo-Kaap, provided that community interests, cultural heritage, and fair access for local traders remain central to implementation.
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