Environmental group slams “flawed” approval for Masiphumelele upgrade: NEAG alleges conflict of interests by key player
Source: GroundUp News.
Families face eviction from one of Gauteng’s iconic buildings: “I can’t believe that l am losing my home again” says 60-year-old woman
Source: GroundUp News.
Lockdown in pictures – Day 157: All that jazz:
Source: GroundUp News.
Masiphumelele upgrade plan approved but Noordhoek group’s appeal still pending: Provincial government says it is “critical” for the informal settlement to be upgraded as living conditions are “undesirable and unacceptable”
Source: GroundUp News.
Occupiers rebuild demolished homes, saying they have no money for rent: City of Cape Town says there have been 130 land occupations since July
Source: GroundUp News.
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