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Radical housing model teaches powerful lessons for solving South Africa's housing crisis

18 Sep 2023

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Stalled for years, Durban housing project faces further delays

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 5 Sep 2023

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Landmark housing project unveiled in Simondium

4 Sep 2023

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Pride Flisp housing project delivers affordable homes in Eerste River

23 Aug 2023

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Matthew Hirsch 1 Aug 2023

#PropertyRevamped: TUHF driving economic transformation in SA's urban rental market

#PropertyRevamped: TUHF driving economic transformation in SA's urban rental market

Sindy Peters 21 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2023

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

Matthew Hirsch 16 May 2023

1,500ha of land in the process of being acquired, says human settlements minister

1,500ha of land in the process of being acquired, says human settlements minister

11 May 2023

Rapid advancements being made on Sandton's R3bn mixed-use Barlow Park

Rapid advancements being made on Sandton's R3bn mixed-use Barlow Park

17 Apr 2023

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

12 Apr 2023

Township development facility, uMaStandi Fund, attracts R125m

Township development facility, uMaStandi Fund, attracts R125m

13 Mar 2023

DPWI approves release of 2.8ha of land in KZN for housing development

DPWI approves release of 2.8ha of land in KZN for housing development

6 Mar 2023

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Budget Justice Coalition is concerned about rising inequality in a time of disaster

21 Feb 2023

Western Cape residents urged to apply for affordable housing opportunities

Western Cape residents urged to apply for affordable housing opportunities

16 Feb 2023

#Sona2023: NPPC disappointed by Ramaphosa's silence on housing delivery

#Sona2023: NPPC disappointed by Ramaphosa's silence on housing delivery

13 Feb 2023

Social housing in South Africa is in trouble - here's why

Social housing in South Africa is in trouble - here's why

Maxwell Roeland 10 Feb 2023

WC, Gauteng suburbs with entry-level housing dominate in residential development

WC, Gauteng suburbs with entry-level housing dominate in residential development

1 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

Tilda Mwai 10 Jan 2023

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Marecia Damons 21 Nov 2022

What happened to Cape Town's promised affordable housing policy?

What happened to Cape Town's promised affordable housing policy?

Marecia Damons 14 Nov 2022

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Committee concludes public hearings on Housing Consumer Protection Bill

8 Nov 2022

Jewel City shortlisted in 2022 UN Principles of Responsible Investment Awards

Jewel City shortlisted in 2022 UN Principles of Responsible Investment Awards

5 Oct 2022

Habitat for Humanity invites sponsors to participate in #BuildForMadiba initiative

Habitat for Humanity invites sponsors to participate in #BuildForMadiba initiative

29 Jun 2022

Why proper participatory processes are vital when upgrading informal settlements

Why proper participatory processes are vital when upgrading informal settlements

28 Jun 2022

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Raphael M. Kieti, Robert W. Rukwaro, Washington H.A. Olima 3 Jun 2022

City of Cape Town is not tackling housing crisis with urgency, say activists

City of Cape Town is not tackling housing crisis with urgency, say activists

Liezl Human 26 May 2022

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NPA should probe Zwane for FS housing mess, says Zondo

Valencia Talane 12 May 2022

Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society

Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society

Noah Schermbrucker, Mirjam van Donk and Jens Horber 14 Apr 2022

#KaserneBlowDown: Planned implosion of Joburg's Kaserne building on track

#KaserneBlowDown: Planned implosion of Joburg's Kaserne building on track

12 Apr 2022

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