Cape Town expands Kensington night shelter to 200 beds
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis opened the upgraded Haven night shelter in Kensington on 15 October, lifting capacity from 80 to 200 beds as the city's shelter network passes 1,300 beds.
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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis opened the upgraded Haven night shelter in Kensington on 15 October, lifting capacity from 80 to 200 beds as the city's shelter network passes 1,300 beds.
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