cape town informal settlements

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,…

2 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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,…

9 months 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…

10 months ago