The Untold

LEAVING Cape Town International Airport, we are greeted by a breathtaking sight- the iconic Table Mountain looming in the distance, its dark silhouette seemingly cloaked in mist. Yet, as we drew closer, the mountain revealed itself, its flat-topped summit standing proudly against the sky. Our journey into Cape Town offered a glimpse into the city’s diverse landscape.  The drive revealed a contrast of dense residential areas where houses seemed to merge into one another, their divisions unclear from a distance.  Clean roads led us through the town center   bustled with life, on one side characterised by a dense network of rail lines, branching off in various directions like arteries of connectivity, contrasted sharply with the makeshift shelters of homeless individuals (squatters) who have crafted makeshift homes from cardboard and boxes, transforming humble materials into shelters they proudly call home. Venturing further into Cape Town, the vibrant pulse of the city beca...