Housing

Building rules and regulations work against Cape Town’s poor

We must challenge planning and land use management if we want a more equal city

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Opinion | 1 February 2017

Bromwell Street tenants ask court to suspend eviction

Judge says argument based on distance to Wolwerivier is inadequate

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News | 31 January 2017

City promises social housing in Woodstock

Sceptical activist calls for concrete plans

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News | 31 January 2017

25 families take stand against mining giant

“Kumba wants everyone’s house … I’ve got my title deed”

Text by Ashleigh Furlong. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

Feature | 29 January 2017

Minister Madikizela prejudges Tafelberg debate

He should recuse himself from decision on affordable housing for Sea Point property

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Opinion | 27 January 2017

Bromwell Street tenants fear relocation to city outskirts

Residents ask court to allow them to stay in containers in Woodstock

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News | 26 January 2017

Housing demand leads to Dunoon building boom

But residents complain that safety has been sacrificed

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News | 26 January 2017

Can you consent to an unfair eviction?

Joburg residents take property owner to Constitutional Court

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Law | 25 January 2017

Gugulethu toddler needs a liver transplant … and a better house

Transplant patients in poor housing face risk of infection, doctors warn

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News | 24 January 2017

Noordhoek eco-estates protect the rich from the reality of Masiphumelele

Apartheid geography preserved behind a concern for the environment

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Opinion | 23 January 2017

Harare flood victims say state has abandoned them

Houses, toilets and school have have collapsed and residents fear homelessness and disease

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News | 23 January 2017

“We are part of Sea Point. We want to live here.”

Methodist Church packed as residents discuss future of Tafelberg

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News | 20 January 2017

De Lille’s promise to reverse apartheid design rings hollow

Government has failed to take opportunities to integrate Cape Town

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Opinion | 19 January 2017

Shelter residents fight City of Johannesburg over “lock-out” rules

Court asked to declare policy unconstitutional

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Law | 16 January 2017

Anglo American owned company rains rocks down on residents

Residents allege Kumba is trying to force them to leave

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News | 13 January 2017

Philippi fire victims demand more taps

City of Cape Town promises upgrade for Sweethome Farm

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News | 12 January 2017