Housing
“This is not a place for human beings”
Blikkiesdorp was supposed to be temporary, but residents are stuck there indefinitely
By Trevor Bohatch and Ashraf Hendricks
News | 20 June 2017
Khayelitsha land occupiers granted bail
Backyarders from Town Two marched to Lingelethu police station on the weekend demanding release of six people who were arrested
News | 19 June 2017
Khayelitsha backyarders clash with police
People describe their desperation for a place to call home
News | 19 June 2017
In photos: residents clash with police in Davidsonville
Threat to cut off water and electricity spark protests, but a multitude of festering problems underlie community’s anger
Photo Essay | 12 June 2017
Court ruling protects people from homelessness
Judgment clarifies what must happen in eviction hearings
Law | 12 June 2017
Workers fear job losses after forestry burns
200 people evacuated from Longmore Sawmill
News | 9 June 2017
Gale overturns shacks in Mfuleni and Khayelitsha
City’s informal settlement residents battle to stay dry and warm during this week’s storm
Photo Essay | 9 June 2017
Man dies in raid by Red Ants
Accusations of theft and assault against eviction squad in Ivory Park
By Andrew Bennie and Moeketsi Monaheng
Feature | 9 June 2017