Inside the Bill of Rights: What the Constitution Says About Housing

Access to adequate housing remains a challenge for many South Africans, with large numbers of people continuing to live in informal settlements, backyard dwellings, and overcrowded housing conditions. While the Constitution guarantees the right to have access to adequate housing, questions remain about how this right is interpreted and implemented in practice. Section 26 of the South African Constitution provides that: -Everyone has the right to access adequate housing. -The […]