cape town informal settlements

Between Asphalt and Shelter: Cycling, Safety, and Socio-Spatial Tensions in Cape Town

Cyclists in Cape Town face serious dangers riding near informal settlements where crime is rising, making each trip tense and…

4 months ago

On the Margins: The Pursuit of Dignity and Water in Cape Town’s Forgotten Communities

In Cape Town’s forgotten communities, people face harsh daily struggles without clean water, toilets, or basic services. Women carry heavy…

6 months ago

Resilience Amid Flames: Cape Town’s Response to Devastating Fires

Cape Town is bravely fighting back against the wildfires that devastated its informal settlements, which left many families homeless. Local…

11 months ago

The Struggle for Cleanliness: Life in Nomzamo’s Informal Settlements

In Nomzamo's informal settlements, life is a tough struggle against pollution and waste. Stagnant sewage and garbage fill the streets,…

1 year ago

A Ray of Hope: Anticipated Improvements for Cape Town’s Marikana Settlement

Residents of Cape Town's Marikana settlement are hopeful for anticipated upgrades that will finally provide access to basic amenities, such…

1 year ago

Revitalizing South Africa’s Informal Settlements: The Power of the Expanded Public Works Programme

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) presents a promising solution for the improvement of South Africa's informal settlements, which have…

1 year ago

The Crucial Role of Community Cooperation in SST Informal Settlement’s Sewer Pipe Restoration Efforts

The repair of three collapsed sewer pipes in SST Informal Settlement is reliant on the repositioning of structures that residents…

2 years ago

“Intersections: Land Rights, Informal Settlements, and the Housing Dilemma in South Africa”

The housing dilemma in South Africa is exemplified by the emergence of a shantytown on Curie Avenue. This informal settlement…

2 years ago

A Cry Against Neglect: The Plight of Cape Town’s Informal Settlement

Residents of Loyiso Nkohla informal settlement in Cape Town protested for essential facilities, including electricity, water supply, waste disposal bags,…

2 years ago

Illuminating the Path: The Indomitable Will of Students from Cape Town’s Informal Settlements

Makanaka Muzuva and Lilitha Masizana are two exceptional learners who have achieved academic excellence despite living in Cape Town's informal…

2 years ago