Brief
Lesotho declares unemployment a national disaster
The declaration will remain in effect for two years
Brief | 11 July 2025
“A grave would be better than my shack”, says Kariega resident
Shack dwellers still don’t have houses after years of promises
Brief | 10 July 2025
Two boys drown at abandoned sewer project
Oxidation ponds in Centane, Eastern Cape, were abandoned 25 years ago after objections by the traditional authority and local residents
Brief | 9 July 2025
Still no homes for families moved during pandemic
Gqeberha temporary accommodation leaky and cold
Brief | 9 July 2025
Government to help Khayelitsha flood victims rebuild their homes
More than 100 people have been living at the Fulani Community Hall in Khayelitsha since last week
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 9 July 2025
200 shacks destroyed as fire rips through Isiphingo informal settlement
More than 300 people displaced, says eThekwini municipality
Brief | 8 July 2025
Minister appoints ten new lottery grant assessors after year-long delay
NLC says applications backlog has been cleared and future applications will be assessed within 150 days
Brief | 7 July 2025
Hundreds march in Pretoria in protest over blocked IDs
Protesters say their identity documents are still blocked, despite a court judgment
Brief | 4 July 2025
Huge queues outside SASSA offices in KwaMashu
Grant beneficiaries complain they have not received their money
Brief | 4 July 2025