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FILE: Wolwerivier, the temporary relocation area where the City of Cape Town has proposed emergency accommodation for several Bromwell Street families. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

Bromwell street

City argues Wolwerivier 'appropriate' for Bromwell Street residents

By Monique Mortlock

The residents are rejecting the municipality's offer of emergency housing in Wolwerivier, a temporary relocation almost 30km from the city centre.

  • FILE: Ndifuna Ukwazi has applied to the Western Cape High Court to rule that the City of Cape Town has a constitutional obligation to assist Bromwell Street residents. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN.

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    1793 days ago
  • A temporary relocation where the City of Cape Town has proposed emergency accommodation for several Bromwell Street families. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    ‘City of CT does not have emergency housing in city centre’

    27 Bromwell Street residents are being evicted from a private property, which is to be developed. The city wants to relocate them 60 kilometres from their current homes.

    1794 days ago
  • Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Bromwell Street evictions: Judge wants more information on temporary relocation

    Woodstock residents say they're not fighting their eviction, but they don't want to be moved to Wolwerivier, a settlement about 30km from the CBD.

    1794 days ago
  • FILE: Residents who are facing eviction from Woodstock due to failure to pay rent outside today. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    ‘Rich people buy our land and they throw us to the wolves’

    Albert Road resident Charmaine Marcus says that residents will continue fighting to stay in the area, just like the Bromwell Street group is doing.

    1855 days ago
  • FILE: Bromwell Street residents protest against their evictions. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    ‘Small victory’ as judge in Bromwell Street eviction matter steps aside

    Residents had wanted Weinkove to step away from the matter because of comments he made which they called “offensive”.

    1863 days ago
  • FILE: Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: EWN.

    Judge steps aside from Bromwell Street residents vs City of CT case

    Residents filed an application for Acting Judge Leslie Weinkove to recuse himself because of 'offensive comments'.

    1864 days ago
  • A sign along Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: Google Earth.

    Woodstock evictions: Lawyer disputes payment agreement claims by residents

    Residents say they entered into a verbal agreement with the landlord, in which he told them to use their rent money to fix damages caused by a fire in 2014.

    1870 days ago
  • Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Bromwell Street residents’ case postponed to August

    The residents are seeking a court order declaring the City has a constitutional obligation to provide emergency accommodation close to where they currently live.

    1912 days ago
  • FILE: Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Bromwell Street residents take on judge in eviction case

    The attorney representing the residents says they feel that acting Judge Leslie Weinkove may be biased following his comments in court.

    1954 days ago
  • FILE: A temporary relocation where the City of Cape Town has proposed emergency accommodation for several Bromwell Street families. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN.

    Wolwerivier residents calls for basic services, recreational facilities

    Wolwerivier was offered as an emergency accommodation for several Bromwell Street families facing eviction.

    2006 days ago
  • A temporary relocation area where the City of Cape Town has proposed emergency accommodation for several Bromwell Street families. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    Residents: Atlantis settlement has no room for Woodstock families

    The City of Cape Town has offered several families facing eviction emergency accommodation in the temporary settlement in Atlantis.

    2006 days ago
  • FILE: Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: EWN.

    Cape ‘has met all housing requirements’ for Bromwell St residents

    The matter between the municipality and Bromwell Street residents resumed on Wednesday in the Western Cape High Court.

    2018 days ago
  • FILE: The homes of several families in Bromwell Street who were told they would be evicted on 9 September 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Battle for accommodation goes on for Bromwell Street residents

    The land where affected residents homes are located has been sold to a private developer.

    2018 days ago
  • Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Tough legal battle for Bromwell St residents seeking accommodation

    Residents are requesting the municipality provide them with accommodation close to the Woodstock or Salt River areas.

    2019 days ago
  • The homes of several families in Bromwell Street who were told they would be evicted on 9 September 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Bromwell Street residents hope for positive outcome in court case

    The residents, on the brink of losing their homes, are hoping for a positive outcome next time they face the City in court.

    2024 days ago
  • FILE: Bromwell Street in Woodstock. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Bromwell Street residents hope to be included in CT mayor's housing plan

    About 26 adults and more than a dozen children are on the brink of losing their homes in Bromwell Street after the private property they were living on was sold to developers.

    2025 days ago
  • FILE: The homes of several families in Bromwell Street who were told they would be evicted on 9 September 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Bromwell Street residents stave off eviction for now

    41 adults and 17 children in the Woodstock community are currently involved in a legal battle with City of Cape Town.

    2102 days ago
  • Bromwell Street residents protest against their evictions. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN.

    Bromwell Street residents ask court for eviction postponement

    The court was to rule on whether the City of Cape Town has a constitutional responsibility to assist them to find suitable accommodation.

    2102 days ago
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