Join Our Advice Assembly: A Free 12-Week Programme to Challenge Unlawful Evictions! UPDATE: The venue has been changed to: St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cecil Road, Salt River, Cape Town, (20 May 2025) We are inviting members of the public you to a free 12-week programme at Crown Cork Hall in Bellville (1493…
Reflections on the Final Hearing, by Disha Govender, attorney for the Tafelberg Matter and Head of the Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre On Tuesday 11 February 2025, the Constitutional Court heard Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City’s appeal in the Tafelberg Court Case. This case is primarily about the obligations of the Western Cape Government (“Province”) and City of…
For immediate release: 10 February 2025 As South Africa marks the 59th anniversary of District Six’s declaration as a White Group Area under apartheid, the nation confronts a critical moment in its ongoing struggle for land justice, spatial redress, and human rights. On 11 February 2025, the Constitutional Court will hear the Tafelberg case—a pivotal…
We are closed for 2024 and will reopen on 6 January 2025.
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
