Housing
Police Nyala torched during Cape Town electricity protest
“We burned tyres to get this land, water and toilets. We will now burn tyres to get electricity” says Khayelitsha protester
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 October 2025
Hundreds of people to be evicted from land owned by Shoprite
“We don’t want to be thrown into the street like dogs” says Mfuleni community leader Andiswa Nkohla
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 13 October 2025
We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families
Massive increase in water bills means they cannot afford to stay
By Liezl Human
News | 7 October 2025
Eastern Cape families affected by 2023 floods to wait until next year for houses
Huge housing project launched before the floods is still in initial phase
News | 7 October 2025
Thousands celebrate Abahlali baseMjondolo’s 20th anniversary in Durban
Shack dwellers’ movement was founded in 2005
Brief | 6 October 2025
After years on waiting list, man builds house on sports field
In Dunoon, Cape Town, no government housing projects have been completed since 2000
Brief | 1 October 2025
Disabled Ekurhuleni residents given houses without water and electricity
The houses were specifically given to elderly and people with disabilities in Extension 2, Mackenzieville
News | 26 September 2025
Anger over delays at Durban housing project
Families say eThekwini municipality is reneging on its promise to house them at the new flats
News | 17 September 2025
Protesters charged with public violence to appear in court
Six arrested during the protest on Voortrekker Road in Cape Town on Monday
Brief | 16 September 2025