How to End Homelessness

EPISODE 1: HOW FOOTBALL IS TACKLING HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Gang violence in South Africa can be notorious, but what role does it play in putting people at risk of homelessness? And how can football help? We speak to Homeless World Cup player turned coach Bongani Mathiso.

Bongani Mathiso captained the South African side at the Homeless World Cup in Mexico in 2012. Now he’s working with not-for-profit organisation Oasis who helped him to turn his life around after “living the life of a lie” taking drugs and committing crime.

We speak to him about how the lessons learnt on the pitch can translate to everyday life and how important it is for politicians to understand what's happening on the ground if they’re going to tackle homelessness.