Housing
Canals remain an open sore in Masiphumele Wetlands
Residents unhappy with City’s efforts; Provincial government however paints a rosy picture
News | 12 October 2018
After mass demolitions land occupiers return to Wallacedene
Family that was lawfully living on the land, but pushed out by occupiers, now lives in an Open Kadett.
By Vincent Lali
News | 11 October 2018
Thousands of people need toilets, taps and electricity in Khayelitsha
New Monwabisi Park shack dwellers march for basic services
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 10 October 2018
No land, no vote, say residents of Freedom Park
“As old as l am, l do not have a house. If l die today my children will not have a home.”
Brief | 9 October 2018
Wallacedene shack dwellers close down housing project
City of Cape Town says project should not target one specific community only
By Vincent Lali
News | 9 October 2018
Shack dwellers protest against assassinations
At least 16 activists aligned to Abahlali baseMjondolo have been killed since 2013
By Nomfundo Xolo and Thembela Ntongana
News | 8 October 2018
They were forcibly removed under apartheid. Now they want their land back. But it’s occupied.
And a planned mega-housing project also stands in their way
Feature | 8 October 2018
Homeless poorly treated in Bedfordview
People living on the street say they will resist smear campaigns and persistent attempts to have them removed
News | 8 October 2018
City demolishes hundreds of shacks in Wallacedene
Anger spills over after evictions; families and clinic attacked
By Vincent Lali
News | 5 October 2018