ILLEGAL NOTICES TO VACATE RESCINDED BY WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT

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…

Western Cape High Court prevents second eviction of a 78-year-old District Six surviving resident

From Left to Right: Inga Dyantyi (attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi) Dr Jonty Cogger (former attorney at NU) Adv Adiel Nacerodien, Ms Allie   In a powerful judgment, the Western Cape High Court has slammed the eviction application against 78-year-old Ms Noor-Banu Allie, which it described as ‘opportunistic’, ‘disingenuous’ and ultimately, ‘unlawful’. Mrs Allie resides in…

Five Years of State Inaction on the Release of Military Land Which Could  Address Cape Town’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Press Release for immediate release, 7 November 2025 Civil society organisations to host a community workshop to mark the fifth anniversary of state inaction on the release of under-utilised military land in Cape Town for the development of affordable housing. Nearly five years have passed since a group of civil society organisations called on President…