Housing
Court showdown over Cape Flats evictions
“We are not here because we want to be here. We are here because we need homes.”
News | 16 October 2023
Decision expected by end of year on people living on the streets of central Cape Town
Court judgment in eviction hearing reserved
News | 11 October 2023
Transit camp for fire victims burns down in Durban
60 families left homeless after a fire in Foreman informal settlement on Sunday
Brief | 10 October 2023
Homeless people moved to Tshwane hall during Covid lockdown refuse to leave
City says Centurion hall “is becoming a health and safety hazard”
News | 10 October 2023
People dig out Cape Town bridge to build shelters
City says Potsdam Road bridge is okay but the households will be relocated
Brief | 10 October 2023
Joburg City to blame for “dark buildings” crisis say property owners
Albert Street fire tragedy sparks renewed attempt to evict hundreds of people living in derelict downtown buildings
News | 9 October 2023
“I want to take my last breath in this house” says Cape farm dweller facing eviction
The families are refusing the leave, saying life on the farm is all they’ve ever known
By Liezl Human
News | 2 October 2023
Tshwane’s derelict homeless shelter
“These children grow up in a dirty and dangerous place”
News | 2 October 2023
Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Limpopo village
More than 200 households affected
Brief | 29 September 2023