Housing

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RDP houses worse than shacks

Residents in East London have waited for over a decade for their homes to be completed

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News | 23 September 2016

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Bromwell Street case could set precedent for city housing

Residents take City of Cape Town to court

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Law | 22 September 2016

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Rubbish piles up in East London informal settlement

Municipality claims rubbish is collected weekly

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Brief | 21 September 2016

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The displacement phenomenon: Woodstock and Salt River

City’s missed opportunity to ensure inclusive redevelopment

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Opinion | 21 September 2016

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Langa hostel dwellers protest lack of progress

Thirty-three arrested as transport disrupted and shops looted

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News | 20 September 2016

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Streets of Mfuleni flooded

Much needed rain comes to Cape Town, but it's a mixed blessing for residents of informal settlements

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Photo Essay | 17 September 2016

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Ground-breaking Marikana case heads to court

Lawyers for Philippi residents aim to force City to expropriate land

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Analysis | 16 September 2016

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Bromwell Street tenants chastise mayor

Tenants say Mayor Patricia de Lille has not fulfilled her promise to find a solution to their housing problem

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Brief | 15 September 2016

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Most people can’t afford “affordable” housing

Less than 10% of new Conradie development set aside for the poor

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Analysis | 14 September 2016