Socio economic rights institute of south africa
SERI: Residents in informal settlements often fend for themselves
The organisation launched the data on informal settlement looking at the norms and practices.
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Marikana victims’ families urge Ramaphosa to turn promises into actions
During his reply to Sona, Cyril Ramaphosa said the state was committed to compensating the families of the miners who were killed in 2012.
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‘No basis for evictions in Hammanskraal ’
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute says the law requires municipalities to provide alternative shelter.
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Millions in SA remain homeless
Talk Radio 702 spoke to Housing Director Thabo Maisela about evictions and temporary housing for evictees.
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Marikana families want compensation
Families of the 34 Marikana want to be paid out millions of rands by police after losing their loved onhes.
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‘Compensation will bring Marikana families closure’
The Justice Department says families of the Marikana victims have asked to be paid out instead.
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Marikana witnesses ‘intimidated by police’
Attorneys representing arrested Marikana miners say their clients were mistreated by officers.
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CoJ: Evictees will get other accommodation
A group of people evicted from private property will be given council housing, the CoJ said.
