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Source: GroundUp/Tsoanelo Sefoloko. A large stalled social housing project next to the Bridge City shopping centre in KwaMashu, north of Durban. The developer was Instratin.

Parliament takes social housing regulator to task over stalled projectsMatthew Hirsch

The Western Cape High Court has overturned an eviction order against 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a District Six pensioner. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed

By Marecia Damons 19 Nov 2025

Bo-Kaap, known for its colourful houses and cobble-stone streets, is a popular area for tourists. But residents say the rise in short-term rentals is a threat to their heritage. Photo: Riyadh Karodia

Bo-Kaap residents call for Airbnb to be regulated

By Riyadh Karodia 19 Nov 2025

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27 Nov 2025

Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline

Catchwords Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline

14 Nov 2025

Vaal River City: A landmark investment opportunity in a mixed-use urban hub

Plumari Property Group Vaal River City: A landmark investment opportunity in a mixed-use urban hub

13 Nov 2025

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12 Nov 2025

Nedbank to decarbonise 26 branches using Growthpoint’s renewable energy certificates

Catchwords Nedbank to decarbonise 26 branches using Growthpoint’s renewable energy certificates

10 Nov 2025

How FMs can avoid restroom greenwashing: 10 red flags

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4 Nov 2025

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31 Oct 2025

City Lodge Hotels wins Grand Effie Award for SOS!

City Lodge Hotels City Lodge Hotels wins Grand Effie Award for SOS!

30 Oct 2025

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27 Oct 2025

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Social housing in Cape Town questioned

Katja Hamilton 22 Oct 2025

Phathutshedzo Mukwevho stands next to the demolished structure of Humbulani Nenzhelele. Photo: Maanda Bele / GroundUp

Land spat highlights tension between traditional and formal law

Maanda Bele 16 Oct 2025

These blocks of flats in Kalk Bay, built in the 1940s, have been inhabited by generations of fishing families. The families are concerned that high water bills are threatening their ability to keep living here. Photos: Liezl Human

We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families

Liezl Human 9 Oct 2025

Source: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik

Eastern Cape families affected by 2023 floods to wait until next year for houses

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 7 Oct 2025

Source: eThekwini Municipality.

Anger over delays at Durban housing project

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 29 Sep 2025

Best Agent CEO warns: Estate agencies face serious FICA compliance risks

Best Agent CEO warns: Estate agencies face serious FICA compliance risks

PBPR 26 Sep 2025

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Transforming townships: How formal housing investments can boost economic growth

17 Sep 2025

Darling Street residents await judgment in eviction case

Darling Street residents await judgment in eviction case

4 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Palesa Mkhize, chief executive officer of The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA).

Bridging the gap: Nedbank CIB and SAMRRA’s strategic housing alliance

3 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied.

From R595,000: Central Park City brings affordable elegance to Johannesburg

2 Sep 2025

Source: City of Cape Town. An artist rendering of the proposed social housing development at the “Fruit and Veg” site between Kent and Bloemhof Streets.

Cape Town council approves social housing at “Fruit and Veg” site

Matthew Hirsch 25 Aug 2025

Source: ZipZap Circus.

Artscape social housing development moves ahead

Matthew Hirsch 29 Jul 2025

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Social housing and the future of Cape Town’s inner-city

Tertuis Simmers 28 Jul 2025

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Explainer: affordable housing in Cape Town

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 8 Jul 2025

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Public Works buildings to be turned into GBV shelters

21 May 2025

Source: Supplied. Robert Erasmus, managing director at Sanitech.

How in-home sanitation is revolutionising life in South Africa's informal settlements

Robert Erasmus 19 May 2025

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Judge slams Gauteng land grab

Tania Broughton 16 May 2025

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Families in Cape Town’s squalid backyards are still waiting for promised housing project

Mary-Anne Gontsana 13 May 2025

Source: © es-Cape Town

PCG help local developers to build affordable homes

12 May 2025

For the past four years, Streetscapes has been running a self-sufficient laundry at its urban farm in the city centre. The organisation plans to replicate the solar- and rainwater-powered laundromat and showers at the new site to cut operational costs and reduce pressure on municipal infrastructure. Photos: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

Plan to use properties owned by City of Cape Town for homeless project

Marecia Damons 12 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Minister Simmers celebrates Bellville's latest housing milestone as demand soars

21 Apr 2025

The Gauteng High Court has ordered the City of Johannesburg to pay out a property company because of a delay in providing alternative accommodation for families living in the company’s “hijacked” building. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Landmark judgment on evictions in Johannesburg

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 11 Apr 2025

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R750m budget change hits housing developments in three provinces

Daniel Steyn and Sandiso Phaliso 4 Apr 2025

Photos: Joseph Bracken / GroundUp

Legal battle to remove occupiers from land in Ballito

Joseph Bracken 3 Apr 2025

The Western Cape High Court has set aside an eviction order for occupiers of a City of Cape Town property in Observatory. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Court sets aside eviction of circus occupiers

Tania Broughton 2 Apr 2025

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History made as Cape Town reveals R39.7bn infrastructure investment plan

31 Mar 2025

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