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Shallcross residents clarify they're not opposed to housing flood victims but insist on addressing severe water shortages and failing infrastructure before development proceeds, challenging the 'Not in My Backyard' characterization by provincial officials.
Following severe weather incidents in KwaZulu-Natal that resulted in over 30 deaths, the Cogta department has allocated R227 million to assist affected municipalities in recovery efforts.
After a seven-year wait, families displaced by the Hazelmere Dam wall upgrade finally receive their new homes, as Minister Pemmy Majodina oversees the handover and addresses ongoing issues with utilities.
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
After enduring years in a dilapidated house, the Simelane family in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, receives a new home thanks to the efforts of the South African National Defence Force and local community partners.
After enduring years in a dilapidated house, the Simelane family in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, receives a new home thanks to the efforts of the South African National Defence Force and local community partners.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli visits flood-affected communities, emphasising the urgent need for relocation plans for Lamontville residents and addressing climate change impacts.
Mother City, a documentary focusing on the struggle for affordable housing, has been awarded the prestigious President Thomas Sankara Award at the 2025 FESPACO festival, celebrating films that embody Pan-African ideals.
The City of Cape Town has relaunched its flagship Symphony Way housing project, aiming to provide homes for nearly 3,500 residents in informal settlements while honouring the legacy of slain official Wendy Kloppers
A recent meeting in Shallcross saw residents express their frustrations over inadequate housing and community infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention.
The documentary 'Mother City' receives the President Thomas Sankara Award at FESPACO 2025, spotlighting the urgent issue of affordable housing in Cape Town while advocating for social justice
Millions of South Africans continue to wait for their promised RDP houses decades after democracy, with corruption and delays plaguing the system. Through the story of 57-year-old Martha Khoza, who has waited 25 years for a home, we explore the human impact of South Africa's ongoing housing crisis.
Authorities are on the case of the sudden appearance of two graves in a park in Shallcross, believed to be linked to a historical burial site.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane addresses the challenges faced by flood victims in KwaZulu-Natal, questioning the community’s commitment to Ubuntu and outlining government interventions for housing and support.
In the wake of devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane discusses urgent housing solutions and the need for innovative building practices.
Backroom rental business owners in Diepsloot Extension 6 who were receiving power supply illegally from the now-removed transformers have expressed concerns about tenants leaving their rental rooms due to no electricity supply.
The protesters said they aim to bring attention to their grievances and ensure their concerns are heard by the relevant authorities.
The protesters said they aim to bring attention to their grievances and ensure their concerns are heard by the relevant authorities.
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are fore-casted across South Africa, leading to localised flooding and infrastructure damage. Disaster management teams are responding to recent incidents in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The City of Tshwane is offering free initial inspections for property owners seeking Occupation Certificates. These certificates are essential for property insurance, bank bonds, and legal compliance.
The shortage of registered quantity surveyors in South Africa is causing significant delays and inefficiencies in housing and property development, intensifying the country’s ongoing housing crisis. Discover the critical solutions being proposed to revamp the sector and enhance community living standards.
The City of Tshwane’s Human Settlements has empowered dozens of Soshanguve residents with property ownership rights, while Sedibeng sees hundreds receive title deeds in a Valentine’s Day-themed celebration of home ownership.
MEC Siboniso Duma has reported a disruption in the construction of houses after objections were raised by the community.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements is facing significant community resistance in Shallcross as plans for housing development encounter objections related to service delivery issues.