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Mowbray Golf Course eyed for housing development despite concerns from locals

By Rachel Mohamed The demand for housing in Cape Town has raised concerns for both the growing population and local government, particularly regarding the proposed development of the Mowbray golf course. Critics have argued that this project could increase congestion and diminish a key landmark, negatively impacting the city’s tourism.   Speaking on VOC’s Newsbeat show, Buhle Booi, head of political organising at Ndifuna Ukwazi said, “It's very important to […]

today4 March 2025

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Housing activists take Tafelberg fight to Constitutional Court

Housing activists have taken their fight over the Tafelberg site to the Constitutional Court, arguing for equitable land access. They aim to convert the Sea Point property into social housing, while the Western Cape Government maintains it will be used as a school. The court has reserved judgment following an appeal by Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) ruling. Head of Ndifuna Ukwazi […]

today13 February 2025

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Cape Town’s housing crisis sparks urgent calls for reform

Cape Town’s housing crisis continues to displace vulnerable communities, underscoring the urgent need for reform. With rising evictions and a severe lack of affordable housing, calls for change have intensified. Zamindlela Mkhwanazi, a researcher at Ndifuna Ukwazi, spoke about the housing crisis on VOC’s PM Drive. Mkhwanazi highlighted the significance of the recently gazetted White Paper on Human Settlements, published on January 31, stating, “It addresses many key issues related […]

today11 February 2025

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Study exposes housing inequality for women in urban South Africa

Housing activists from Ndifuna Ukwazi have recently conducted an analysis highlighting the persistent challenges women face in accessing suitable housing in South Africa, despite the country's strong constitutional and legal protections. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday, Executive Director and Attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi, Mpho Raboeane explained, “We have a robust rights framework and legislation that should theoretically promote equality, including social and economic considerations. However, we wanted to investigate […]

today26 November 2024

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Ndifuna Ukwazi expresses condemnation towards the City’s claims of property disposal of the Cissie Gool House

By Kouthar Sambo A non-profit organization Ndifuna Ukwazi expressed condemnation towards the City’s claims of property disposal of the Cissie Gool House (Old Woodstock Hospital). This comes as the City announced during a Council meeting last week that it will start a public participation process for the redevelopment of the Old Woodstock Hospital site. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Thursday, Ndifuna Ukwazi's Buhle Booi, said the organisation has […]

today30 August 2024

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Tafelberg site not for affordable housing

The Western Cape provincial government on Wednesday approved the sale of its Tafelberg property in Sea Point, defying public calls for the property to be redeveloped for low-income housing. "On the basis of what was presented to cabinet, cabinet resolved that the Tafelberg site is not ideally suited to affordable housing," it said in a statement. The income from the sale of the site would be used to complete the […]

today23 March 2017

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Bromwell residents future still undecided

Bromwell Street residents yesterday gathered before the Western Cape High Court to hear the outcomes of an application they filed last year, regarding the emergency accommodation of the 27 people due to be evicted from the Woodstock houses. The lawyers representing the residents, requested that the court suspend their eviction order and that the City of Cape Town find reasonable alternative accommodation. Speaking to VOC’s Breakfast Beat, Ndifuna Ukwazi Co- […]

today1 February 2017

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