Housing
Joburg’s temporary emergency accommodation policy a misstep
The housing crisis needs to be addressed with long-term, stable, sustainable housing alternatives
By Thandeka Kathi and Thuto Gabaphethe
Opinion | 30 September 2024
Progress at last on Woodstock Hospital occupation?
After seven years the City of Cape Town and the occupiers appear to be finding common ground but difficulties lie ahead
News | 26 September 2024
One-armed man has to build his own house
Cofimvaba villager Bongani Mgqebisa has given up waiting for an RDP house
News | 26 September 2024
Eviction looms for 3,000 shackdwellers in Tshwane
Residents of Mahlangu informal settlement face an uncertain future
News | 19 September 2024
Hundreds protest in Ballito over poor living conditions
The march was led by Abahlali baseMjondolo
Brief | 16 September 2024
Occupiers evicted from Alex social housing containers
Mayco member says removal had to take place to make way for rightful beneficiaries. But it has taken the City of Johannesburg years to place people in these containers.
News | 12 September 2024
PRASA appeals against court instruction to return material belonging to land occupiers
Last week, the Western Cape gave PRASA 24 hours to return the group’s belongings or build them temporary housing
News | 11 September 2024
PRASA accused of contempt of court
The rail agency was ordered to restore shelter to people it evicted from Cape Town Foreshore in August
Brief | 10 September 2024