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One person killed, dozens displaced as fire rips through Durban informal settlement
A tragic fire has devastated the Effingham Informal Settlement, claiming the life of a young person and leaving many families homeless as authorities rush to provide aid.
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.
Tshwane's Salvokop development faces opposition from residents
Residents of the Baghdad informal settlement in Tshwane are protesting the Salvokop Precinct Development Project, demanding clarity on relocation plans amid concerns over temporary housing conditions.
Teenager among five people charged for killing a man they accused of stealing a cellphone
A 26-year-old man lost his life on New Year's Eve after being accused of stealing a phone and being kidnapped and murdered. Five suspects have been arrested in the case.
Over 20 shacks burnt down in KwaZulu-Natal after resident falls asleep while cooking
A drunk resident fell asleep while cooking around 2am in Masinenge informal settlement at Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.