Housing
In photos: the Reclaim the City occupations
Open day at the old Woodstock Hospital and Helen Bowden Nurses Home in Cape Town
By Matthew Hirsch and Steve Kretzmann
Photo Essay | 2 October 2024
After 22 years, almost half of labour tenant land claims are unresolved
Law guarantees land ownership to labour tenants who were given access to land in exchange for labour during apartheid
By Daniel Steyn
News | 2 October 2024
Protesters block West Rand roads, demanding schools, clinic and a police station
Residents of Fleurhof housing development say they are being ignored
Brief | 1 October 2024
New plan for inner-city housing in Cape Town
City centre should accommodate up to 50,000 people by 2040
News | 1 October 2024
All night protest at Western Cape Premier’s residence
Housing activists are demanding that Alan Winde engage with them
News | 30 September 2024
Joburg’s temporary emergency accommodation policy a misstep
The housing crisis needs to be addressed with long-term, stable, sustainable housing alternatives
By Thandeka Kathi and Thuto Gabaphethe
Opinion | 30 September 2024
Progress at last on Woodstock Hospital occupation?
After seven years the City of Cape Town and the occupiers appear to be finding common ground but difficulties lie ahead
News | 26 September 2024
One-armed man has to build his own house
Cofimvaba villager Bongani Mgqebisa has given up waiting for an RDP house
News | 26 September 2024