Families, among them former mine workers, occupied houses in Waterpan Village seven years ago. The company wants them out.
Text by Jan Bornman. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
News | 14 July 2025
Over 700 plots in Zandspruit, intended for residents to build their own homes, have stood vacant for six years.
Brief | 11 July 2025
Shack dwellers still don’t have houses after years of promises
Brief | 10 July 2025
City plans to sell land to private developers at a discount
By Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch
Analysis | 9 July 2025
Gqeberha temporary accommodation leaky and cold
Brief | 9 July 2025
More than 100 people have been living at the Fulani Community Hall in Khayelitsha since last week
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 9 July 2025
More than 300 people displaced, says eThekwini municipality
Brief | 8 July 2025
The City of Cape Town has promised 12,000 affordable homes
By Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch
Feature | 7 July 2025
Four years later, the unlawful occupants have still not been evicted
News | 4 July 2025
Disbarred advocate and dodgy company tried to take over properties owned by Communicare
Law | 29 June 2025
Ward councillor says there’s a long-term plan to help the community
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Brenton Geach.
Brief | 28 June 2025
Municipality and Gift of the Givers offer warm meals and clothing to victims
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 27 June 2025
They want the Drakenstein Municipality to provide detailed plans, timeframes, and budget for housing
By Liezl Human
Brief | 27 June 2025
Many Taiwan informal settlement residents are now sleeping at the community hall
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 26 June 2025
Housing rights group argues the City’s Safe Space shelters do not meet constitutional requirements for alternative accommodation
News | 24 June 2025
Leeuwfontein home owners want their neighbourhood to be made a formal part of the city so that they can get water and sanitation
Brief | 23 June 2025