affordable housing

Addressing Affordable Housing in Cape Town: A Collaborative ApproachAddressing Affordable Housing in Cape Town: A Collaborative Approach

Addressing Affordable Housing in Cape Town: A Collaborative Approach

Cape Town is facing a big challenge with affordable housing as more people move into the city, known for its…

2 months ago
Navigating Cape Town’s Housing Challenges: A Closer Look at the Backyarder ProgrammeNavigating Cape Town’s Housing Challenges: A Closer Look at the Backyarder Programme

Navigating Cape Town’s Housing Challenges: A Closer Look at the Backyarder Programme

The Backyarder Programme in Cape Town is a bright effort to help people living in tough conditions in the city's…

7 months ago
Transforming Housing in KwaZulu-Natal: A Mission for Dignity and ShelterTransforming Housing in KwaZulu-Natal: A Mission for Dignity and Shelter

Transforming Housing in KwaZulu-Natal: A Mission for Dignity and Shelter

In the lively KwaZuluNatal region of South Africa, the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements is on a mission to improve…

7 months ago
Cape Town’s Ambitious Housing TransformationCape Town’s Ambitious Housing Transformation

Cape Town’s Ambitious Housing Transformation

Cape Town is on an exciting journey to create more affordable homes for its people. The city plans to build…

7 months ago
Revitalizing Woodstock: A Bold Vision for Affordable Housing and Urban RenewalRevitalizing Woodstock: A Bold Vision for Affordable Housing and Urban Renewal

Revitalizing Woodstock: A Bold Vision for Affordable Housing and Urban Renewal

The City of Cape Town has an exciting plan to turn the old Woodstock Hospital site into a lively area…

7 months ago
The Fight for Affordable Housing: The Story of Cissie Gool HouseThe Fight for Affordable Housing: The Story of Cissie Gool House

The Fight for Affordable Housing: The Story of Cissie Gool House

Cissie Gool House is a shining symbol of hope in Cape Town's fight for affordable housing. In 2017, brave activists…

7 months ago

Making Affordable Housing a Reality in Cape Town: Law Amendment to Drive Investment

Cape Town is taking action to address the need for affordable rental housing by revising the Municipal Planning Bylaw to…

8 months ago
Langa’s Apartheid-Era Zones: A Struggle for Transition to EqualityLanga’s Apartheid-Era Zones: A Struggle for Transition to Equality

Langa’s Apartheid-Era Zones: A Struggle for Transition to Equality

Langa's apartheidera zones are a stark reminder of the poverty that still reverberates from that time. The derelict hostels that…

8 months ago
Cape Town: An African Gem Embracing Change and InnovationCape Town: An African Gem Embracing Change and Innovation

Cape Town: An African Gem Embracing Change and Innovation

Cape Town's Mayor Geordin HillLewis presented a comprehensive advocacy agenda focused on law enforcement, passenger rail services, affordable housing, and…

9 months ago
The Promise of Shelter: A Tale of Shared ResponsibilityThe Promise of Shelter: A Tale of Shared Responsibility

The Promise of Shelter: A Tale of Shared Responsibility

The South African government is committed to providing housing for its citizens and has allocated a substantial part of its…

9 months ago
A Shattered Promise: Dunoon’s Unfulfilled Housing Development ProjectA Shattered Promise: Dunoon’s Unfulfilled Housing Development Project

A Shattered Promise: Dunoon’s Unfulfilled Housing Development Project

The Annandale affordable housing project in Dunoon, promised by Cape Town's mayor in 2018, has yet to be completed. The…

10 months ago
New Market Street Land Release: Paving the Path for Affordable HousingNew Market Street Land Release: Paving the Path for Affordable Housing

New Market Street Land Release: Paving the Path for Affordable Housing

The City of Cape Town is making strides towards providing affordable housing for its residents through a strategic decision to…

11 months ago
Bonteheuwel Ushers in a New Age of Affordable HousingBonteheuwel Ushers in a New Age of Affordable Housing

Bonteheuwel Ushers in a New Age of Affordable Housing

Cape Town is ushering in a new era of affordable housing with the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project, which will provide…

12 months ago
Cape Town’s Forward-Leap: The Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25Cape Town’s Forward-Leap: The Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25

Cape Town’s Forward-Leap: The Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25

Cape Town is investing over R4 billion in a plan to improve housing and essential services for its inhabitants. The…

1 year ago
Advancing Lives: An Examination of South African Residential DevelopmentsAdvancing Lives: An Examination of South African Residential Developments

Advancing Lives: An Examination of South African Residential Developments

The South African government has made significant progress in providing affordable housing and community infrastructure, despite challenges such as the…

1 year ago

Ground-Breaking Development Charges Fund Green-Lit in Cape Town

Cape Town's Development Charges Fund is a pioneering strategy aimed at enhancing affordable housing in lowerincome localities by backing microdevelopers…

1 year ago