Kenya’s slums are a haven for viruses: here’s what we know
As the new coronavirus spreads in African countries, a big source of concern is how it will spread and affect those that live in congested […]
Housing
Can Vienna’s model of social housing provide the inspiration to tackle Europe’s housing crisis?
With its small buildings and numerous private gardens, the Schmelz municipal housing complex in Vienna’s 15th district could easily be mistaken for an affluent suburban […]
Backyarders in Cape Town call for transparency in housing allocation
Organisations representing backyarders in Cape Town say that government’s housing database has to be laid bare to ensure the most deserving people receive subsidised houses.
Residents protest against revised indigent grant
Support given to poor households is being taken away by the municipality’s insistence on the recovery of costs for services.
Evicted backyarders demand accommodation from the City
Not finding anyone to receive their memorandum at the Civic Centre and at Parliament, the protestors vowed to return in the next few days.
Backyarders still determined to fight for housing
It has been six days since the occupiers of Arcadia Place were evicted and living on the streets outside the building in Observatory.
Report confirms services in Marikana are temporary
According to the report, basic services in Marikana are temporary, “anonymous and dehumanising”.
Lack of services in Grabouw’s informal settlement negatively affects women
Inadequate water and sanitation services in Siyanyanzela in Grabouw is an extra burden for women who are residents of the informal settlement. More than five […]
Grabouw farmworkers’ strike continues
SAFTU and United Front have called for a consumer boycott of goods sourced from Oak Valley Estate.
SAFTU reports Grabouw farm to Human Rights Commission
The SA Human Rights Commission will be conducting an inspection of Oak Valley Estate after SAFTU filed a complaint against the farm.
Delft backyard dwellers demand housing
Eindhoven backyarders say that they will not allow the housing project to continue if they are not going to benefit.
Protestors clash with police in Grabouw
A community protest to support the Oak Valley strikers has been met by police violence and threats from ‘Coloured’ workers.
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