Sanitation
Residents of Cape Town informal settlements share their challenges
The City has said that most parcels of occupied land are not suitable for housing or permanent bulk services
By Vincent Lali
News | 10 December 2020
Upington municipality breaks promise to protesters
Dawid Kruiper mayor and speaker “not available” for promised council meeting
News | 10 December 2020
Even my cat can’t fight the huge rats, says Langa resident
Cape Town township covered in uncollected garbage
News | 7 December 2020
“We will celebrate Christmas in sewage again”
Philippi families have been struggling with overflowing drains for a year
News | 4 December 2020
Activists demand affordable housing in Johannesburg inner city
Some landlords increased rent in some buildings by 200% during the hard lockdown, says activist
By Zoë Postman
News | 2 December 2020
This is where evicted people go
The City of Cape Town says there are plans to upgrade Kampies, an emergency housing location, outside Philippi
News | 30 November 2020
Upington coalition demands water, toilets and cheaper electricity
Municipality promises to hold special meeting
Brief | 30 November 2020
Streets in central Uitenhage pile up with garbage for months
Nelson Mandela Development Agency says awarding a cleaning contract has been held up by a bidder’s objection
Brief | 27 November 2020
“It’s fair to conclude that we do not have what is called a school” says principal
Department of Basic Education will miss its deadline for minimum standards in schools yet again
News | 27 November 2020