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
Last week, the Western Cape gave PRASA 24 hours to return the group’s belongings or build them temporary housing
News | 11 September 2024
The rail agency was ordered to restore shelter to people it evicted from Cape Town Foreshore in August
Brief | 10 September 2024
Nearly 50 people left homeless
Brief | 9 September 2024
Court ruling follows interdict against eviction sought by housing activist organisation
Brief | 6 September 2024
eThekwini Municipality says its planning to rehouse the affected families but can’t assist those who had previously benefitted from RDP projects
Brief | 5 September 2024
100 people gather at Usindiso building to light candles
Brief | 2 September 2024
But PRASA denies it did anything
Brief | 30 August 2024
The area that the government wants to move them to is already occupied
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 30 August 2024
The Nellmapius Extension 4 residents say they weren’t consulted about the move and demand that the flood victims be removed in three months
News | 30 August 2024
“War is not good, and it is painful. If I were asked to go to war again, I would not agree.”
By Maanda Bele
Interview | 29 August 2024
Flamingo Heights is home to 400 people
News | 28 August 2024
Four people died and more than 200 people were displaced when a fire broke out at yet another hijacked building in Jeppestown
News | 27 August 2024
Cape Town Mayor commits to social housing but residents believe they will be kicked out
By Liezl Human
News | 22 August 2024
Shacks in KwaDabeka have been continuously demolished, allegedly without an eviction order
Brief | 22 August 2024
City is offering “Safe Space” shelters but some people don’t want to go there
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 16 August 2024