Housing
Shacks demolished in Cato Manor
“We have every right to the land and even have a court interdict protecting us from demolitions” says resident
News | 23 April 2020
City vs shack dwellers: Occupations and demolitions escalate in Cape Town
Despite last week’s court order, new shacks are being erected next to Empolweni and the City is tearing them down.
Photo Essay | 22 April 2020
Covid-19: 1,500 Dunoon residents to be moved by July
“We don’t want any more delays,” says Minister Sisulu
News | 22 April 2020
Storm wreaks havoc in Vhembe district
At least 40 homes severely damaged. Families now getting help from the government
Brief | 20 April 2020
“Politicians come and make promises that are never fulfilled” says Oudtshoorn resident
The municipality says there are plans to improve the nearly 20-year-old settlements
By Mpumi Kiva
News | 20 April 2020
Relocated fire victims made unwelcome by PE homeowners
“We have suffered enough in the hall and now they want to finish us off here”
Brief | 19 April 2020
Covid-19: How a woman copes without a toilet or water
“I make my kids stay in my yard or lie in bed throughout the day”
By Vincent Lali
News | 18 April 2020
Tribunal slams province and City over River Club developments
Government accused of political posturing in support of a private developer rather than working with Heritage Western Cape
News | 18 April 2020
Shack dwellers win court victory against City of Cape Town
Empolweni residents whose shacks were demolished during the lockdown can return to the land and rebuild
By James Stent
Brief | 17 April 2020