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SAHRC finds North West Human Settlements fails to meet housing mandate, dodges accountability

Maverick Citizen

SAHRC finds North West Human Settlements fails to meet housing mandate, dodges accountability

By Michelle Banda

Manenberg resident's 20-year wait for housing set to end with eviction

South Africa

Manenberg resident's 20-year wait for housing set to end with eviction

By Tori Newby

Extortion and land occupation - Premier Alan Winde explains why R500m meant for housing was returned to Treasury

South Africa

Extortion and land occupation - Premier Alan Winde explains why R500m meant for housing was returned to Treasury

By Matthew Hirsch

Housing crisis protesters brave heavy downpour during all-night vigil at Alan Winde's residence

South Africa

Housing crisis protesters brave heavy downpour during all-night vigil at Alan Winde's residence

By Matthew Hirsch

Life still a struggle for residents of Cape Town’s hidden informal settlement with a difference

South Africa

Life still a struggle for residents of Cape Town’s hidden informal settlement with a difference

By Mary-Anne Gontsana

Hijacked Jeppestown building fire survivors say their temporary shelters are unbearable

South Africa

Hijacked Jeppestown building fire survivors say their temporary shelters are unbearable

By Silver Sibiya

Durban shack demolitions took place without eviction order, say land occupiers as they head to court

South Africa

Durban shack demolitions took place without eviction order, say land occupiers as they head to court

By Tsoanelo Sefoloko

State of the nation — housing rights activists march against 'abuse' of landless people in Cape Town

South Africa

State of the nation — housing rights activists march against 'abuse' of landless people in Cape Town

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Protesters amass at CTICC demanding inclusive dialogue at housing indaba

South Africa

Protesters amass at CTICC demanding inclusive dialogue at housing indaba

By Vincent Lali, Ashraf Hendricks and Marecia Damons