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Dunoon residents released on bail after public violence charges
Four men from Dunoon were released on bail after two weeks in prison on public violence charges, igniting community outrage and calls for accountability from the City of Cape Town amid ongoing housing crises.
How informal settlements threaten South Africa's military bases and national security
Discover how the encroachment of informal settlements on military bases in South Africa jeopardises national security and operational readiness, and learn about the Department of Defence's proposed solutions.
ANC and DA clash over informal settlements in Tshwane
ANC spokesperson Joel Masilela and DA chief whip Ofentse Madzebatela engage in a heated debate over the rise of informal settlements in Tshwane, with accusations flying regarding accountability and governance failures.
Tshwane DA cites planning tribunal delays as cause of development backlog
The DA in Tshwane blames the city's failure to establish municipal planning tribunals for a significant backlog in development applications, impacting the Kleinfontein community's long-standing rezoning requests.
Urgent solutions for KwaZulu-Natal's housing crisis: Politicians debate budget challenges
As KwaZulu-Natal faces a critical housing crisis, politicians urgently debate strategies during the budget vote, revealing alarming delays and the pressing need for transparency in housing allocations.
Kleinfontein community accuses Tshwane of delaying rezoning process
Kleinfontein residents accuse the City of Tshwane of neglecting their long-standing rezoning application, highlighting their self-sufficiency and the need for formalisation.
Tragic fire claims two lives in New Rest-Egoli settlement, minister pledges aid
Minister Thembi Simelane expresses condolences to families of two victims lost in a tragic fire at New Rest-Egoli settlement, as emergency housing efforts begin.
Shooting deaths prompt development plans for Marry Me informal settlement
Following the tragic deaths of six patrollers in the Marry Me informal settlement, local authorities have announced plans to upgrade the area with essential services, including water and electricity.
The decline of Clairwood: a historic community in crisis
The area's survival has been torpedoed in two ways