Housing
Gauteng’s shelter system is “broken” because of state incompetence
Several gender-based violence shelters in the province were forced to close because of uncertainty over their funding from the Department of Social Development
News | 3 May 2024
President tells ministers to set up task team on use of public land for housing
The State Land Disposal Act allows the President to fast track the use of public land
Brief | 3 May 2024
Housing activists confront Western Cape Premier at coffee shop
Campaigners want government car parks developed for affordable inner city housing
News | 29 April 2024
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