Housing
This is where evicted people go
The City of Cape Town says there are plans to upgrade Kampies, an emergency housing location, outside Philippi
News | 30 November 2020
Police use rubber bullets to disperse housing protesters
“Every time there is an election the governing party politicians go in there promising them housing and basic services but nothing is ever done”
News | 27 November 2020
Over 14,000 people estimated to be living on the streets of Cape Town
Study finds that R20,000 is spent per homeless person per year in the criminal justice system
By Liezl Human
Brief | 26 November 2020
Police intervene as homeowners clash with shack dwellers over illegal connections
The municipality is assessing whether the shacks can get electricity
News | 25 November 2020
Crucial case on legality of shack demolitions starts
Judges will rule whether a court order must be sought in all cases
Law | 24 November 2020
Overcrowding in Wolwerivier triggers land occupation
Families moved to the “temporary relocation area” have grown in size over the past five years
News | 23 November 2020
Millions of rands of housing materials dumped since 2018
Councillor blames disagreement in the community
News | 23 November 2020
Police officers caught on video throwing disabled man out of his wheelchair
Zwelenkosi Ngidi had gone to Cape Town police to find out about arrested community leaders
By Vincent Lali
News | 20 November 2020
Devastating Langa fire destroys 70 homes
“My shack was filled with smoke and it was so hot inside. I grabbed my baby and ran out.”
News | 19 November 2020