The belief that a constitutional text alone can transform society is as misplaced as the claim that it is the primary barrier to transformation. The Constitution can be a…
A shift to sustainable, fossil-free solutions is necessary to tackle poverty, inequality and environmental degradation in the city
True inclusion means deep affordability, long-term protections and treating housing, not as an asset class, but as a right
Signed 70 years ago, today’s Constitution was built on it, but not everything has been realised
The hijacking of buildings is a symptom of seriously deep-seated social problems in our society
Conditions in South Africa’s many informal settlements cause health and environmental problems too
Thirty years on, the patience of the poor is wearing thin as they are subjected to tardy, disrespectful service
The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected
First steps are prioritising people over politics, sustainable urban planning and cutting corruption
The department’s budget is too small to meet the demand for homes
The region has also seen an increase in its contribution to the continent’s broader economic growth
The uncertainty created by the possibility of a coalition government is putting people off big-price buys
They have on the whole served satisfactorily, but the department has also been marred by decades of maladministration and corruption
As households increasingly build in bricks and mortar within informal settlements, the face of these communities is changing
One resident said that if he could speak to the government, he would ‘plead’ for a safe house
The country’s population now exceeds 62 million people, who are mostly living in formal housing with access to utilities
‘People are really noticing the work we do for the community,’ says a former unemployed youngster, now project leader at growing construction enterprise, Marvin Blauw
Party’s post about ‘free land’ sees hundreds of houses built on a vacant private property
Eight out of the 44 widows are still waiting for their houses but Sibanye-Stillwater says they are ‘under construction’
South Africa’s rural areas and informal settlements need the greatest protection against climate change
