Cape Town’s inner-city housing programme has stalled, activists say
City of Cape Town blames “major” delays on the occupations by Reclaim the City in 2017
News | 18 July 2022
You can queue at dawn but still not be served at the labour department in Belvillle
“Such a big sacrifice for a simple service — if the process was well managed”
News | 18 July 2022
SASSA in Khayelitsha closed until further notice, says agency
Hundreds of frustrated beneficiaries turned away unexpectedly this week
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 15 July 2022
Restoring UCT’s burnt archives will take years
“It’s like solving a massive puzzle” says head archivist
By Daniel Steyn
News | 15 July 2022
City opens criminal case against flood victims occupying community hall
About 60 Mfuleni families moved into the hall after floods in June
Brief | 15 July 2022
Woman waiting for a house since 1994 hopes for a home in Winning Way
Dunoon housing project to give homes to 1,500 families
News | 14 July 2022
Land activist’s shack burnt down
Tensions rise in Khayelitsha as City relocates people from Enkanini to Backstage
By Vincent Lali
News | 13 July 2022
UCT Jagger Library insurance payout delayed for over a year
Funds needed to rebuild the library after the 2021 fire are still not secured
By Daniel Steyn
News | 13 July 2022
Build our houses or face court action, community warns Housing Development Agency
The HDA bought 700 hectares of land near Malmesbury just outside Cape Town eight years ago. But the agency says it was only officially appointed as implementing agent for the project in March this year.
News | 12 July 2022