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Fire Destroys Ihata Shelter Resources

An alleged arson attack early Saturday morning (29 March 2025) caused devastating losses at the Ihata Shelter for abused women and children in Welcome Estate. The fire, which broke out in the shelter’s storerooms, resulted in damages estimated at R90,000, destroying vital resources, including ten computers meant for a youth program and a food truck used for sustainability training. Chief Operations Officer Nuraan Osman described the ordeal: “In the early […]

today31 March 2025

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Festive season neglect: Elderly caregivers and Vulnerable groups left struggling

By Ragheema Mclean As the festive season brings cheer to many, a darker reality persists for numerous individuals in need on the Cape Flats. When the holiday season rolls around, amidst celebrations, several caregivers allow themselves to be fully consumed by the holiday season, forgetting their crucial responsibilities towards their own families and dependents. Speaking on the VOC Breakfast show, Director at Ihata Shelter Nuraan Osman emphasized the cyclical nature […]

today27 December 2023

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‘Everyone speaks about their rights but what are the responsibilities,’ says IHATA shelter CEO on killing of 14-year-old girl

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As the Mitchells Plain community mourns the loss of yet another young life, the provocative question is, when will the brutal murders of young children end. 14-year-old, Naeema Marshall, from Beacon Valley was visiting family in Budhi Crescent, Eerste River on Monday afternoon when she was shot and killed by another 14-year-old boy, who made advances at her and when Marshall declined, the young boy followed […]

today20 July 2023

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“The biggest disease around child protection matters is ignorance,” says director at shelter on the Cape Flats

By Aneeqa du Plessis With child protection month being commemorated in May, Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Ihata Shelter for Abused women and children in Heideveld on the Cape Flats has reiterated the importance of supporting survivors of abuse. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Tuesday morning, Director at Ihata Shelter Nuraan Osman said the stigma around abused persons needs to be eradicated. Further to this, she said it’s the public’s responsibility […]

today9 May 2023

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Women’s month: VOC Breakfast team set to deliver care packs to Ihata Shelter

By: Aneeqa du Plessis With brutal cases of Gender-Based-Violence continuing unabated across the nation during Women’s Month, the VOC Breakfast team will celebrate the courageous survivors of domestic abuse by broadcasting live on Women’s Day from the Ihata Shelter in Heideveld on the Cape Flats. The organisation first opened its doors in 2006 and has helped hundreds of women and children who have been victims of domestic abuse. Speaking on […]

today5 August 2022

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IHATA facing difficulties as international donor cuts funding

The IHATA Shelter for Abused Women and Children is facing major financial difficulties as their operational funding from an international donor will be cut. The shelter serves the community with various programmes that uplift abused women and children. The global funding climate for Non-Governmental Organisations who work with softer skills has been a challenge for many NGO’s and the shelter has not been immune to these difficulties. Currently the shelter […]

today5 April 2017

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