township informal settlements

A Ray of Light: The Innovative Fire Safety Project in Overcome Heights

Tucked away within the bustling informality of Overcome Heights, a revolutionary project is quietly illuminating brighter prospects. Kickstarted earlier in…

11 months ago

Khayelitsha Community Triumphs Over Tragedy: United in Rebuilding and Creating a Brighter Future

The closeknit community of Blowy informal settlement in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, has shown remarkable resilience and determination to rebuild their…

1 year ago

Land Dispute Sparks Conflict between Khayelitsha Residents

Tensions between residents of Mandela Park and the nearby informal settlements of Siyakhana and Siyahlala have boiled over into violent…

1 year ago

Fear and Turmoil in Cape Town as Families Flee Informal Settlements

The current state of informal settlements in Cape Town is causing widespread fear and turmoil among residents. Families are evacuating…

1 year ago

Tragedy strikes Cape Town’s Blowy informal settlement

On the weekend of July 24th, a devastating fire broke out in the Blowy informal settlement near Town Two in…

1 year ago

A Community’s Struggle: Uncollected Garbage in Doornbach Informal Settlement

In the Doornbach informal settlement of Dunoon, residents have been grappling with the issue of uncollected garbage since 30 June…

1 year ago

Cape Town Committed to Lawful Spending for Informal Settlement Upgrades Amid Allocation Discrepancies

Cape Town has stated its commitment to lawfully allocate and spend funds received for upgrading 16 informal settlements in Khayelitsha.…

2 years ago

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi Engages with Informal Settlement Communities in Khayelitsha

The South African Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete will hold an imbizo in Khayelitsha,…

2 years ago

Minister Kubayi and Deputy Minister Tshwete Organize Community Engagement in Khayelitsha

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete are set to engage with communities from various informal settlements…

2 years ago

Western Cape Prepares for Difficult Winter Season with Load Shedding

The Western Cape Government is bracing itself for a challenging winter season, made worse by cold weather and extended load…

2 years ago

Soweto Residents Urged to Collaborate with Government to Accelerate Service Delivery

The high demand for housing in Soweto has resulted in a backlog in title deeds and home allocations, forcing many…

2 years ago

Gauteng Provincial Legislature Launches Crime-Fighting Initiative

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has launched a crimefighting initiative to reduce crime in Gauteng. The industry is led by the…

2 years ago

The Crime Prevention Wardens (CPWs) Initiative in Gauteng Province

The Crime Prevention Wardens (CPWs) initiative by the Gauteng Provincial Government is a significant step towards creating secure communities and…

2 years ago