Social Housing Series
Cape Town’s battle for spatial justice
There is a disconnect between what the City says and what it does when it comes to housing, development, and urban planning.
Analysis | 31 October 2019
City approves R14-billion Foreshore development despite objections
Housing activists disappointed by lack of affordable housing in proposal
News | 25 October 2019
Social housing gets green light at Salt River Market
Activists say they will only celebrate when they see ground broken
Brief | 14 August 2019
Woodstock Hospital occupiers protest in Civic Centre
City of Cape Town considering buying occupied Woodstock Hospital from Province, says mayor
Brief | 7 August 2019
Shack dwellers in King William’s Town won’t relocate for electrification
Upgrade to Kanana Village means a hundred residents need to demolish their shacks
News | 12 March 2019
Residents oppose Conradie Hospital housing plan
The site, which has stood empty for 16 years, is a battleground over the future of state subsidised housing in Cape Town
By Kelly Vinett
News | 22 November 2018
Madikizela blames Salt River social housing delay on Herron
Housing activists protest outside DA press conference
By Kelly Vinett
News | 8 November 2018
Why did the City of Cape Town delay social housing in Salt River?
Brett Herron and DA councillors trade accusations
By Kelly Vinett
News | 7 November 2018
Can subsidised rentals help solve the housing crisis?
It’s an idea whose time has come but it is not a cure-all
GroundView | 27 June 2018