The objective of this programme is to ultimately secure long term tenure rights for the landless and homeless. This programme compliments equitable access to land and resisting evictions, in ensuring that each and every citizen feels safe and secure in what they call home.
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4 December 2024 / For immediate release Ndifuna Ukwazi is deeply disappointed by President Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle last night. The appointment of Minister Simelane to the Human Settlements portfolio disrupts ongoing efforts to address South Africa’s housing crisis and undermines trust in government leadership. Minister Simelane faces unresolved corruption allegations. Her appointment to a struggling…
Ndifuna Ukwazi calls on the City of Cape Town to repeal provisions that criminalise homelessness and adopt a progressive, human-rights-based approach. Instead of punitive measures, the City must prioritise affordable housing, healthcare, and economic inclusion.
PRESS RELEASE: 28 November 2024 Ndifuna Ukwazi strongly condemns the City of Cape Town’s proposed amendments to the Streets, Public Places, and Prevention of Noise Nuisances By-law, 2007 (“Streets By-law”). While minor revisions have been made, the amendment retains punitive measures that criminalise homelessness, perpetuating a harmful and unconstitutional approach to one of Cape Town’s…
PRESS STATEMENT 31 October 2024 Yesterday, 30 October 2024, Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) lodged an objection to the proposed redevelopment of a 40-storey mixed-use building in the Cape Town Central Business District, which includes 442 micro-apartments. The objection highlights significant concerns regarding the impact of these small-sized units on the city’s housing landscape, particularly their potential…
OBJECTION TO ERF 1512 AND 177009, 17 AND 15 BREE STREET, CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE
This working note argues that inclusionary housing should be racially targeted to curb continued spatial segregation and racial inequality. It argues that the Constitution and legislation not only allows for racial targeting as a means to redress the legacy of racial segregation, but actually encourages it…
This is a guide about the different types of housing and housing programmes that exist in South Africa. It explains what the different types are, what the benefits and problems of each housing programme are, and provides examples of housing projects where each type of housing was developed.
