Housing

Land occupiers say “we will die fighting for our shacks”

Protest turns violent after High Court eviction order served on Ehlovini shack dwellers

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News | 8 June 2017

In photos: Cape Town’s tempest

At least five dead, and many lose their homes

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Photo Essay | 8 June 2017

Dozens of Hout Bay homes severely damaged in Cape storm

Some shacks that were rebuilt after the fires earlier this year blew down

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Photo Essay | 7 June 2017

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners do not have title deeds

Here are the consequences of this, and what we need to do about it

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Analysis | 6 June 2017

Bekezela residents accuse Red Ants of violence and theft

“Everyone does something to try to make a living but we are pleading for people to assist us with food and warm clothing until we manage to get back on our feet”

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News | 5 June 2017

Shack demolitions in Philippi

Displaced resident says she can’t keep on paying rent with her child grant money

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Brief | 5 June 2017

Schaumberg residents protest against years of state neglect

A community that has built its own preschool needs government support

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News | 5 June 2017

Evictions turn violent in Newtown

The legality of the action initiated by Prasa under dispute in court

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Photo Essay | 2 June 2017

Community leader shot dead after massive Khayelitsha land occupation

Backyarders vow to continue battle for land

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News | 1 June 2017