Housing
Land occupiers in Philippi want City to buy Oasis land
Oasis Crescent Property mum on future of occupation
News | 19 October 2018
Families who fled Blikkiesdorp ask City for help
A resident claims that crime, not race, is at the root of the conflict
News | 16 October 2018
Villagers battle princess over land
Ward councillor condemns actions of Princess Nomaxhosa Jongilanga after shacks demolished
By Chris Gilili
News | 15 October 2018
Canals remain an open sore in Masiphumele Wetlands
Residents unhappy with City’s efforts; Provincial government however paints a rosy picture
News | 12 October 2018
After mass demolitions land occupiers return to Wallacedene
Family that was lawfully living on the land, but pushed out by occupiers, now lives in an Open Kadett.
By Vincent Lali
News | 11 October 2018
Thousands of people need toilets, taps and electricity in Khayelitsha
New Monwabisi Park shack dwellers march for basic services
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 10 October 2018
No land, no vote, say residents of Freedom Park
“As old as l am, l do not have a house. If l die today my children will not have a home.”
Brief | 9 October 2018
Wallacedene shack dwellers close down housing project
City of Cape Town says project should not target one specific community only
By Vincent Lali
News | 9 October 2018
Shack dwellers protest against assassinations
At least 16 activists aligned to Abahlali baseMjondolo have been killed since 2013
By Nomfundo Xolo and Thembela Ntongana
News | 8 October 2018