Cape Flats

(follow up - added after we returned)
Our day in Cape Flats was both heart breaking and hopeful.

We first visited Phillipe which is where Dennis has concentrated most of his efforts over the past five years. The changes are extraordinary. We visited a large church which was recently completed. It is one of the few 'real' buildings in the area and the pictures of the previous church were just some tin walls and a tin roof. We sang some songs with the youth choir.



We then went to another township nearby called Vlie (pronounced Flay) and nicknamed "Sweet Home" by the locals.


We spent a long time in discussion and praying with an HIV/AIDS support group.

Lailani holding one of the children during our meeting.

Some of the women we met with.

The local leader Joy (male) took us on a short walk to a pre-school called a creche. A shipping container converted into a place of learning and support. This was the only "real" structure in the area besides a phone booth we passed.


At one point Joy broke out into a song "Fire On The Mountain" and got all the kids to chase him around. We were all having a good time and it was nice to forget about the conditions if even for a moment.