The group had been living on the grounds since 2020 but the high court recently granted an order to evict them
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by David Harrison.
News | 1 November 2024
This followed outrage in Bethlehem, Free State, after a 17-year-old learner was raped while walking home from school last week
By Tladi Moloi
Brief | 28 October 2024
The rail agency has finally returned the group’s belongings, but in poor condition, say the evictees
Brief | 16 October 2024
Homelessness is a shared, fixable problem
By Leanne Porter and Jesse Laitinen
Opinion | 10 October 2024
Mayco member says removal had to take place to make way for rightful beneficiaries. But it has taken the City of Johannesburg years to place people in these containers.
News | 12 September 2024
But PRASA denies it did anything
Brief | 30 August 2024
Ndifuna Ukwazi’s urgent application for interdict on behalf of Foreshore land occupiers continues
By Sandiso Phaliso and Tori Newby
News | 29 August 2024
“We want everybody to have dignified accommodation,” says ward councillor
News | 15 August 2024
Those who have not already chosen to leave will be evicted next week
News | 7 August 2024
This is one of five Safe Spaces run by the City of Cape Town
Brief | 29 July 2024
But City of Cape Town says no decision has been taken yet
Brief | 17 July 2024
Besides a lack of space some shelters are also dealing with flooding
News | 12 July 2024
The site for a 60-bed “Safe Space” is still being finalised
News | 4 July 2024
But judge puts strict conditions on the way the eviction must be carried out and emphasises that the city also belongs to the evictees, as it does to those who live in mansions
Law | 19 June 2024
The Haven’s shelters are already 85% full
Brief | 18 June 2024
Public comment closes Wednesday
By GroundUp Staff and Matthew Hirsch
News | 21 May 2024