Housing

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Dozens of children have to cross the river where Angel drowned

Six-year-old died on her way home from school in Diepsloot

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News | 1 March 2016

Photo of aftermath of fire in Imizamo Yethu.

Stop the fires, demand Hout Bay residents

Hundreds homeless after weekend fire

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News | 29 February 2016

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How serious is the student housing crisis?

Here are the facts about accommodation in Western Cape university residences

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News | 29 February 2016

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School students want affordable housing in city centre

It takes hours to get to better schools, and it is costly

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News | 24 February 2016

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Sanco and ANC members clash following house demolitions

Shops closed in protest and ward councillor's house set alight

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News | 22 February 2016

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Klipheuwel’s creche gets by on very little

It's a shack with no toys, but it offers an important community service for working parents

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News | 22 February 2016

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Will Wolwerivier improve soon?

Residents frustrated with communication and security problems

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News | 19 February 2016

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UCT Students protest against accommodation shortage

Administration says it is short of 700 beds

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News | 15 February 2016

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Outsmarting shack fires

Four fires a day are reported in informal settlements. Reblocking might curb the devastation.

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News | 12 February 2016