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Drakenstein Municipality

Western Cape municipalities report large housing backlogs in SA Human Rights Commission engagement session

South Africa

Western Cape municipalities report large housing backlogs in SA Human Rights Commission engagement session

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Economic recovery starts on our streets – a story about waste

Maverick Citizen

Economic recovery starts on our streets – a story about waste

By Marcela Guerrero Casas

Paarl community fed up after nine years without electricity

South Africa

Paarl community fed up after nine years without electricity

By Velani Ludidi

Drakenstein Municipality appeals court ruling on emergency housing

South Africa

Drakenstein Municipality appeals court ruling on emergency housing

By Liezl Human

High court victory for former farm worker from Wellington over emergency housing

South Africa

High court victory for former farm worker from Wellington over emergency housing

By Liezl Human

Judiciary drags heels for 16 months over crucial farm dweller housing judgment

South Africa

Judiciary drags heels for 16 months over crucial farm dweller housing judgment

By Liezl Human

Attorneys demand answers after 15-month wait on reserved judgement in ‘emergency’ housing case

South Africa

Attorneys demand answers after 15-month wait on reserved judgement in ‘emergency’ housing case

By Liezl Human

Evicted farmworkers in Paarl South tent town live in hope of a municipal housing solution

South Africa

Evicted farmworkers in Paarl South tent town live in hope of a municipal housing solution

By Victoria O’Regan and Rebecca Pitt

Family ‘dumped’ in Wellington can’t travel to work and school

South Africa

Family ‘dumped’ in Wellington can’t travel to work and school

By Liezl Human

Dweller evictions, the heart of farm darkness

South Africa

Dweller evictions, the heart of farm darkness

By Suné Payne & Leila Dougan

President Ramaphosa, sign a moratorium to stop farm evictions

South Africa

President Ramaphosa, sign a moratorium to stop farm evictions

By Tshintsha Amakhaya