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Sea Point unites to combat poverty

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February 12, 2026

A community-led awareness walk in Sea Point has brought renewed attention to the ongoing challenge of period poverty faced by young girls across Cape Town.

- TARA ISAACS

Hosted by Project HER in partnership with various Sea Point businesses, the initiative took place on Saturday, February 1, to break the silence around menstrual health while mobilising practical support for schoolgirls in poor communities.

Residents gathered at a local coffee shop before setting off on a symbolic walk to the Sea Point lighthouse and back.

Participants wore red ribbons in their hair—a visual reminder of menstruation, solidarity, and the importance of open conversation around a topic that is still widely considered taboo.

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