Housing
Protesters torch ten electricity poles in Kariega
Several communities surrounding Area 11 plunged into darkness since Saturday
Brief | 1 June 2021
City of Cape Town slammed for asking public for complaints against homeless people
Counter campaign to City’s appeal launched by activists
By Marecia Damons and James Stent
News | 31 May 2021
Two people died and dozens left homeless in Plettenberg Bay fire
Bitou Municipality is helping the fire victims
Brief | 26 May 2021
Growing shack settlement annoys new homeowners
City says it has an interdict to stop new shacks from being built on the land
News | 26 May 2021
JHB social housing flats shoddily built, say residents
Beneficiaries blame developer for poor workmanship and maintenance issues
News | 24 May 2021
Bail granted for two Abahlali leaders accused of conspiracy to murder
Shack dweller movement believe arrests are a political ploy to destroy and discredit them
By Nokulunga Majola and Peter Luhanga
News | 21 May 2021
City of Cape Town granted interdict against further unlawful occupation of District Six
“The rights of the lawful District Six Claimants must be protected” says judge
News | 21 May 2021
Immigrants must also get land, say shack dwellers
Residents accuse community leaders of corruption and excluding immigrants from getting stands for houses
News | 20 May 2021