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RDP housing crisis as Soweto residents march to mayor's office after 30-year wait

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.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

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.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

New hope for Olievenhoutbosch families: 447 RDP houses handed over

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.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

Service Delivery in Crisis | RDP promises vs reality - inside South Africa's housing ticking timebomb

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.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Updated

Gauteng Housing Crisis: DA demands answers from Human Settlements MEC Motara over 178,000 title deeds backlog

DA urges immediate action from MEC Motara to address Gauteng's 178,000 title deeds backlog and housing crisis.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published