Housing

Steenvilla evictees disappointed after De Lille no-show

Mayor’s office says she was not aware of meeting with residents

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Brief | 6 July 2018

Students tell of “deplorable” accommodation at Nelson Mandela University

University says it has resolved some of the problems and will address the rest next semester

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News | 6 July 2018

Homeless and hopeless after fire ravages Good Hope

“Why are people still living here despite the countless promises to move them?” asks activist

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News | 5 July 2018

Informal settlement dwellers rebuild despite repeat demolitions

Councillor says land belongs to the City and is earmarked for future housing projects

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News | 5 July 2018

Social housing residents demand option to buy homes

Evicted people, informal settlement residents and backyarders march through city centre

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News | 5 July 2018

Emergency housing for Hermanus community

But unclear if it will be enough to placate protesters

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News | 5 July 2018

DA and EFF at odds over Brakpan land occupation

Occupiers want ward councillor to address them in person

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News | 4 July 2018

Cape Town launches Safe Space for homeless people

Facility will provide overnight shelter for up to 230 homeless people

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Brief | 4 July 2018

How a woman secures her shack when it rains

Masiphumelele’s informal settlement is built on a wetland and regularly floods

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News | 4 July 2018