Housing
Mfuleni backyarders march for housing
No houses, no vote in August elections, they say
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
By Rejul Bejoy
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"
By Tariro Washinyira and Bernard Chiguvare
News | 10 June 2016
City offers Blikkiesdorp residents fraction of houses needed
Uncertain future for those who were expecting houses
Brief | 10 June 2016
Five years building an RDP house and still not finished
Construction companies leave residents in the lurch
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
News | 9 June 2016
Why Tafelberg sale should proceed
School purchase "is intended for the benefit of the entire community"
By Samuel Seeff and Lance Katz
Opinion | 9 June 2016
Letter from Zackie Achmat to Premier Helen Zille
“If you commit to building affordable housing you will be addressing our resistance with humility and as a leader”
Opinion | 9 June 2016
UCT doctors join campaign for Tafelberg housing
Open letter to Premier Helen Zille
By Tolu Oni and Leslie London
Opinion | 8 June 2016