Housing
Land occupiers say “we will die fighting for our shacks”
Protest turns violent after High Court eviction order served on Ehlovini shack dwellers
News | 8 June 2017
In photos: Cape Town’s tempest
At least five dead, and many lose their homes
By GroundUp Staff and Mandla Mnyakama
Photo Essay | 8 June 2017
Dozens of Hout Bay homes severely damaged in Cape storm
Some shacks that were rebuilt after the fires earlier this year blew down
By Natalie Pertsovsky and Lilly Wimberly
Photo Essay | 7 June 2017
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners do not have title deeds
Here are the consequences of this, and what we need to do about it
By Noah Schermbrucker, Victoria Mdzanga and Christine Botha
Analysis | 6 June 2017
Bekezela residents accuse Red Ants of violence and theft
“Everyone does something to try to make a living but we are pleading for people to assist us with food and warm clothing until we manage to get back on our feet”
News | 5 June 2017
Shack demolitions in Philippi
Displaced resident says she can’t keep on paying rent with her child grant money
Brief | 5 June 2017
Schaumberg residents protest against years of state neglect
A community that has built its own preschool needs government support
By Julia Chaskalson and Zinhl'Mbali Mdluli
News | 5 June 2017
Evictions turn violent in Newtown
The legality of the action initiated by Prasa under dispute in court
Photo Essay | 2 June 2017
Community leader shot dead after massive Khayelitsha land occupation
Backyarders vow to continue battle for land
News | 1 June 2017