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Scores of Soweto residents marched to the Johannesburg Mayor's office on Thursday, demanding the allocation of RDP houses they claim to have been waiting for up to 30 years. Protestors allege corruption and bribery in the housing allocation process, with some claiming foreigners are being prioritised over local residents. With some applicants now approaching retirement age without ever receiving their promised homes, residents vow to continue protesting until their constitutional right to housing is honoured.
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.
After years of struggling in a cramped shack, Johanna Mthethwa and 446 other families in Olievenhoutbosch celebrate the handover of their new RDP houses, marking a significant step towards better living conditions.
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.
DA urges immediate action from MEC Motara to address Gauteng's 178,000 title deeds backlog and housing crisis.