On Friday, 9 November, Mayor Helen Zille will sign a 50 year lease with Christel DeHaan, Founder of Christel House South Africa, which will enable her organisation to continue its work amongst the disadvantaged children of our city.

The eight hectare site will house a privately funded school for children from impoverished communities in Cape Town, a health clinic, and centres for welfare, community development, business development, skills development and substance abuse and an Aids orphanage.

DATE: Friday, 9 November 2007
TIME: 10:30
VENUE: Swallowcliff Road (off Old Strandfontein Road), Ottery

All media are welcome to attend.

Background

Christel House is a place for children to learn and achieve success with dignity. The mission of Christel House International is to help children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

Issued by:
Lisle Brown
Media Liaison Officer - City Of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 3065
Cell: 084 888 1901

Media Queries:
Mansoor Mohamed
Executive Director: Economic & Social Development
Tel: 021 400 2589
Cell: 084 421 4428

Cllr Simon Grindrod
Mayoral Committee Member for Social, Economic Development and Tourism
Tel: 021 400 1348
Cell: 084 200 6060

Sharon Williams
Head: Development & Marketing
Christel House South Africa
Tel: 021 697 3037
Cell: 072 437 3002