Shacks
Two people, infant die in Philippi, Fisantekraal fires
In the first tragedy, fire crews rushed to a blaze that engulfed several shacks in Heinz Park overnight.
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Limpopo's R2.4m tin shack flop 'insulting' says CEO whose tender bid was snubbed
Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha has come under fire for launching an embarrassing shack settlement, costing R2.4m for 40 shacks, last week.
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JHB Metro police demolish illegal shacks in Midrand
The city says the shacks have been illegally erected in a certain area in Kaalfontein.
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500,000 Ekurhuleni residents in need of houses
Human settlements MMC says there are over 100 informal settlements in the city of Ekurhuleni.
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The Nomzamo story in pictures
Politicians play the blame game while Nomzamo residents suffer.
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Nomzamo: Blame cast from all directions
The DA has accused the ANC of trying to score political mileage out of the evictions.
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Shack dweller movement voices support for DA
This follows two years of talks between the organisation and the DA.
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Milnerton informal settlers evicted
The municipality obtained a court order to breakdown about 100 shacks that had been illegally erected.
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LRC: Dismantled shacks should be rebuilt
The LRC says the City of Cape Town illegally destroyed shacks in Philippi East.
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CT forced to dismantle illegal shacks
The City was granted an urgent interdict to have illegal shacks removed off land in Philippi-East.
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CT weather soaks settlements
Disaster services have been on high alert and are assessing the affected areas.
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Shacks waterlogged by heavy CT rains
Over 1,200 people have already been affected by heavy rains and gale force winds in Cape Town.
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Illegal dwellers want a permanent home
A group of CT illegal dwellers have moved from pillar to post in search of shelter but keep getting removed.
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Shack fire victims to be relocated
Shack fire victims in Nelson Mandela Bay will be placed at different areas.
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Three children die from shack fire
Emergency Services responded to a call where three children died in a shack fire in Vlakfontein.
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Marlboro residents rifle through rubble after fire
Several people were injured in a fire in Marlboro, while hundreds more remain displaced.
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Marlboro shack dwellers evicted
The JMPD on Thursday returned to Marlboro to break down 100 shacks.
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One dead from Alex shack fire
Officials warn shack dwellers to be more vigilant when using fires.
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Shack fire victims rebuild homes
Mandela Park residents say they feel despondent after losing all their possessions in a fire.
