Housing

Bogged down in Never Never land

Winter rains make life hard for Philippi shackdwellers

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Photo Essay | 21 June 2016

Tension over family living in historical Muslim cemetery

"You don’t want to do anything that’s going to starve the kids,” says neighbour

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Photo Essay | 15 June 2016

In Salt River gentrification often means eviction

Family set to lose their home of 11 years

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News | 15 June 2016

Mfuleni backyarders march for housing

No houses, no vote in August elections, they say

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Brief | 14 June 2016

Experts caution government over new housing mega-projects

The Department of Human Settlements has announced a change in focus, but experts say it may not be the best way to deal with the housing crisis

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Analysis | 14 June 2016

Living in tents after government evicts residents and children from safe house

Department of Public Works says it gave sufficient notice and “acted fairly and within the law"

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News | 10 June 2016

City offers Blikkiesdorp residents fraction of houses needed

Uncertain future for those who were expecting houses

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Brief | 10 June 2016

Five years building an RDP house and still not finished

Construction companies leave residents in the lurch

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News | 10 June 2016

Sea Point workers march against Tafelberg sale, as objection period ends

“We are sick and tired of the backyard" says domestic worker

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News | 9 June 2016