The Area of Bonteheuwel is a coloured Township situated North of Cape Town. It was created in the 1960’s as a “Dumping Site” for coloured people, who had been forced to move out of Cape Town. This was a result of the Group Areas Act of 1950, where the land was divided into: blacks and whites distinct residential zones. It comprised four areas, namely Bonteheuwel (proper), Bluegum, Netreg and Kalksteenfontein.

The construction of housing in Bonteheuwel (proper) started in 1961 and was completed in 1964. The housing profile of Bonteheuwel is dominated by brick houses on separate stands in which 72% of the population lives, followed by semi-detached houses in which a further 11% of population lives, while backyard dwellings – both brick structures and informal dwellings – are home for a further 11% of the people.

On Saturday 20 July, Community Outreach Projects will do its first warm food distribution for the Hijri year 1446 for the Community of Bonteheuwel. We are once again appealing to the community to assist us in reaching our target of 900 loaves of bread to be distributed during the warm food project.

May Allah reward you and your loved ones abundantly for your continued support.