Ndifuna Ukwazi expresses profound concern at the Western Cape High Court judgment delivered on 21 July 2026 ordering the eviction of over 161 occupiers from Transnet-owned land in Woodstock and Salt River in circumstances where the City of Cape Town refused as a “principled” stance to provide emergency accommodation to people who would be rendered homeless by the eviction.
FOOD AND ALLIED WORKERS’ UNION (FAWU) FAILS GUGULETHU RESIDENTS Over seventy (70) residents living in a hostel owned by the Food & Allied Workers’ Union (“FAWU”) in Gugulethu have been without electricity since 15 April 2026. The residents’ electricity supply was disconnected, without prior notification to the residents, by the City of Cape Town (“the…
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.
LANDMARK CONSTITUTIONAL COURT VICTORY FOR SPATIAL HOUSING JUSTICE TAFELBERG JUDGMENT A TURNING POINT FOR SPATIAL EQUALITY #RECLAIM THE CITY In brief: Today, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town breached their duty to provide affordable housing in central Cape…
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – TRANSCRIPTION SUPPORT Narrative Project Initiative Putting narrative justice in the hands of women who tell their own stories. We support women to own, shape, and benefit from their narratives—rather than having their experiences taken and interpreted by others. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with transcription for an upcoming project. We…
Apply for the Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre Winter Vacation Programme from July 6 to 17, 2026, at 125 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town. This opportunity is open to 3rd or 4th year LLB or LLM students. Cape Town residents must cover their own travel and accommodation if necessary. To apply, submit your CV and a…
We are looking for a Law Intern to join us from 01 June 2026 to 31 May 2027. You will work in the NU Law Centre from our offices in Buitengracht Street in Cape Town. Read the full advert here: https://nu.org.za/who-we-are/join-our-team/ How to apply: Interested applicants must email their application to employment@nu.org.za with the subject “NU…
Press Release 30 January 2026 Ndifuna Ukwazi applauds the decision by the Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure (WCDoI) to rescind the unlawful Notices to Vacate issued by the WCDoI to families in Naruna Estate, Plumstead. This announcement, made to the families yesterday, is the direct result of the families’ steadfast resistance to intimidation and…
