Housing
Court asked to compel PRASA to return belongings of foreshore land occupiers
But PRASA denies it did anything
Brief | 30 August 2024
Tensions mount as Cape Town farmers face relocation
The area that the government wants to move them to is already occupied
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 30 August 2024
Mamelodi residents threaten relocated flood victims
The Nellmapius Extension 4 residents say they weren’t consulted about the move and demand that the flood victims be removed in three months
News | 30 August 2024
At 104 years old, war veteran William Sadiki’s one wish is to have a toilet inside his house
“War is not good, and it is painful. If I were asked to go to war again, I would not agree.”
By Maanda Bele
Interview | 29 August 2024
Hijacked building fire survivors say their new living conditions are unbearable
Four people died and more than 200 people were displaced when a fire broke out at yet another hijacked building in Jeppestown
News | 27 August 2024
Future of the nearly 900 people living in Woodstock Hospital hangs in the balance
Cape Town Mayor commits to social housing but residents believe they will be kicked out
By Liezl Human
News | 22 August 2024
Durban land occupiers take municipality to court
Shacks in KwaDabeka have been continuously demolished, allegedly without an eviction order
Brief | 22 August 2024
Pre-dawn operation moves homeless people off Cape Town’s streets
City is offering “Safe Space” shelters but some people don’t want to go there
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 16 August 2024