Evicted community appeals to Constitutional Court

A Gauteng community's appeal to the Constitutional Court has turned the spotlight on the need for municipalities to consult when evicting squatters.

All calm in Kya Sands

Kya Sands informal settlement, where 16 people were attacked earlier this week, was quiet on Thursday, Gauteng police said.

'Dumping ground' for unwanted people

A man dying alone in a shack of Aids speaks volumes about conditions in Blikkiesdorp, described as a "dumping ground" for unwanted people in Cape Town

Cosatu to march against Skierlik killer's appeal

Johan Nel's legal team will be at Mmabatho High Court on Friday to hear whether he is granted leave to appeal his sentence, police said on Wednesday.

Skierlik shooter's dad faces charge

The father of Skierlik murderer Johan Nel may be recharged with the negligent handling of a firearm, police said on Monday.

The importance of adequate housing

Within the context of human security, there is a case to be made for the centrality of housing, writes Clarence Tshitereke.

Millions migrate to SA cities, towns

The scale of urbanisation in South Africa, which has seen millions move to informal settlements, was highlighted at a government briefing on Monday.

'It's our duty not to be silent'

Joe Slovo residents who travelled to the Constitutional Court for their case were in a sombre mood after hearing argument. Pearlie Joubert reports.

Woman dies in Johannesburg shack fire

One person was killed when 300 shacks burnt down at a squatter camp near Denver hostel in southern Johannesburg late on Saturday night.

Five children burn to death in shack fire

Five Durban siblings burnt to death when their shack caught alight in the early hours of Saturday morning, the eThekwini fire department said.

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