News
Victory for housing activists in landmark Tafelberg case
Court rescinds sale of land, orders City of Cape Town and Western Cape government to create new housing policy
By James Stent
News | 31 August 2020
Environmental group slams “flawed” approval for Masiphumelele upgrade
NEAG alleges conflict of interests by key player
By John Yeld
News | 31 August 2020
Families face eviction from one of Gauteng’s iconic buildings
“I can’t believe that l am losing my home again” says 60-year-old woman
News | 31 August 2020
PE’s ward committee members protest against muncipality
They demanded backpay, skills development training and personal protective equipment
News | 28 August 2020
Alexandra gogo feeds families that “fell through the cracks” during lockdown
Sylvia Mvumvu makes food packages at her home
By Zoë Postman
News | 28 August 2020
1,500 homes were promised. Four years later not a single one has been built
Jeffreys Bay housing project moves at a snail’s pace but government promises construction will begin in October
News | 28 August 2020
Masiphumelele upgrade plan approved but Noordhoek group’s appeal still pending
Provincial government says it is “critical” for the informal settlement to be upgraded as living conditions are “undesirable and unacceptable”
By John Yeld
News | 28 August 2020
No hope of Cape Town central line resuming any time soon
Services gradually being extended on other lines
News | 28 August 2020
Moral panic over human trafficking is hurting children, says report
State is using anti-trafficking measures “to justify practices that violate” rights
News | 27 August 2020