Masiphumelele
Where will the children play? Masiphumelele youths disrupt housing project
They say the field on which the temporary houses are being built is the only one they can use
News | 11 March 2021
Environmental group slams “flawed” approval for Masiphumelele upgrade
NEAG alleges conflict of interests by key player
By John Yeld
News | 31 August 2020
Masiphumelele upgrade plan approved but Noordhoek group’s appeal still pending
Provincial government says it is “critical” for the informal settlement to be upgraded as living conditions are “undesirable and unacceptable”
By John Yeld
News | 28 August 2020
Masiphumelele fire station set to open this year
The project was set back by nearly two years over the appointment of the contractor
Brief | 27 June 2019
One thousand new homes earmarked for Masiphumelele
City commitment to start settling people in October follows long period of community discussions
News | 1 April 2019
Masiphumelele residents frustrated after De Lille visit
Residents say mayoral pop-up office left housing questions unanswered
News | 25 July 2018
Masiphumelele once again without mobile police van
The community wants a permanent station to be built
Brief | 14 November 2017
Masiphumelele residents reject portable toilets
“I must sit in front of my children to do my business because my house is not big enough for privacy”
Brief | 17 August 2017
Fire in Masiphumelele leaves 15 families homeless
Some of the affected residents were also victims of the 2015 blaze
Brief | 25 July 2017