Housing
Eviction looms for 3,000 shackdwellers in Tshwane
Residents of Mahlangu informal settlement face an uncertain future
News | 19 September 2024
Hundreds protest in Ballito over poor living conditions
The march was led by Abahlali baseMjondolo
Brief | 16 September 2024
Occupiers evicted from Alex social housing containers
Mayco member says removal had to take place to make way for rightful beneficiaries. But it has taken the City of Johannesburg years to place people in these containers.
News | 12 September 2024
PRASA appeals against court instruction to return material belonging to land occupiers
Last week, the Western Cape gave PRASA 24 hours to return the group’s belongings or build them temporary housing
News | 11 September 2024
PRASA accused of contempt of court
The rail agency was ordered to restore shelter to people it evicted from Cape Town Foreshore in August
Brief | 10 September 2024
Woman in wheelchair narrowly escapes death in Dunoon shack fire
Nearly 50 people left homeless
Brief | 9 September 2024
PRASA ordered to return building materials to land occupiers
Court ruling follows interdict against eviction sought by housing activist organisation
Brief | 6 September 2024
Durban flood victims told to vacate emergency housing
eThekwini Municipality says its planning to rehouse the affected families but can’t assist those who had previously benefitted from RDP projects
Brief | 5 September 2024
Survivors mark anniversary of tragic Marshalltown fire
100 people gather at Usindiso building to light candles
Brief | 2 September 2024