Housing
Jo’burg building fire survivors march to mayor’s office
Buildings in inner city remain in “complete state of neglect, dilapidation”, says campaign coordinator
Brief | 26 April 2024
Widow’s shack demolished six times since September
100 shacks demolished by JMPD in Rabie Ridge on Saturday
News | 24 April 2024
Shelters for homeless families a rarity
The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 19 April 2024
Ekurhuleni shack dwellers’ hopes of getting flush toilets dashed
City of Ekurhuleni says five families can safely share a chemical toilet
News | 18 April 2024
No shelter for homeless dog owners
Except perhaps for a farm in the Karoo
Photo Essay | 15 April 2024
Housing activists lose Tafelberg case
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled the sale of the site for private development was lawful
Law | 12 April 2024
Former street kid steps onto the global surfing stage
Capetonian Paul Sampson has battled seemingly insurmountable odds to compete with the best in the world
News | 11 April 2024
Thousands left homeless by storms and fires in the Cape
Heavy rains, high winds and fires devastate homes in past few days
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 8 April 2024
100 shacks demolished by City of Joburg on rainy weekend
Red Ants tore down land occupiers’ homes in Glen Austin, Midrand, on Friday and Sunday
Brief | 8 April 2024