Huge new housing project in Retreat: 5,000 homes to be built, says MEC, but Parkwood residents still sceptical
Source: GroundUp News.
R2.3 million taxi rank unused for five years: No explanation from Newcastle municipality
Source: GroundUp News.
Residents of Amalinda say they have been forgotten: 500 households with no electrification, months without rubbish collection, only two taps and a dozen working toilets
Source: GroundUp News.
Judges question province’s argument in Tafelberg case: No social housing has been built in the inner city, says judge
Source: GroundUp News.
IPID executive acknowledges that system has been abused: Directorate misses Parliamentary deadline
Source: GroundUp News.
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