10-Week Advice Assembly on Evictions (18 May – 6 July 2022)
Do you need to learn more about eviction law? We are hosting a 10-week Advice Assembly programme from 18 May 2022 onwards, every Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm at Bertha House in Mowbray, Cape Town. The course covers your rights, the law that regulates evictions, and what remedies are available for people experiencing illegal evictions.…
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BUDGET VOTE EXPOSES STALLING DELIVERY, OFFERS NO TANGIBLE STRATEGY
NDIFUNA UKWAZI PRESS RELEASE: 11 May 2022 HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BUDGET VOTE EXPOSES STALLING DELIVERY, OFFERS NO TANGIBLE STRATEGY On Tuesday, 9 May, the National Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi released the 2022 Human Settlements Budget Vote that stipulates how the South African government will deliver government-subsidised housing across all provinces. The budget vote from the…
“Human Settlements Budget Vote Under Fire” – Cape Talk – 12 May 2022
National Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi released the 2022 Human Settlements Budget Vote this week. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Adi Kumar, Executive Director, Ndifuna Ukwazi, about their concerns when it comes to government’s plans for housing. [Original Post here]
Golden Rule of evictions and introduction – Aired 5 May 2022
On this episode of On the Couch with Zainab Bean we talk about the current position on evictions now that the state of disaster has come to an end and the golden rule: no one may be evicted without a court order.
City of Cape Town threatens to illegal evict unhoused people
On a cold Friday morning, the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement arrived at the corner of Buitenkant Street to threaten unhoused people with an illegal eviction. Some of the residents are Gelderbloem clients – who are challenging the constitutionality of the City’s conduct on unhoused people – this is disingenuous. The City provided a…
Advice Assembly 10 week programme
📢Do you need to learn more about eviction law?📢 NU is hosting a 10-week Advice Assembly programme from 18 May onwards, every Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm at Bertha House in Mowbray, Cape Town RSVP: 065 993 1324 on Whatsapp to join or DM us.
Court Processes – can you represent yourself in court? Aired 12 May 2022
On this episode of On the Couch with Zainab Bean on Radio 786 – 100.4FM, we talk about what happens during an eviction hearing and what you can do should you NOT have legal representation. Can you represent yourself? Listen to the end to find out.
Rental Housing Tribunal – Aired 19 May 2022
In case you’ve missed it! RENTAL HOUSING TRIBUNAL Courts can be expensive for both landlord and tenant. We advocate for meaningful engagements between landlord and tenants prior to taking legal action – in most cases this isn’t the prefered route. The Rental Housing Tribunal plays a role of a mediator in eviction matters. In this…
PETITION: City of Cape Town must rescind the Unlawful Occupation By-Law NOW!
PETITION: The City of Cape Town has to properly address the need for well-located land & housing, instead of criminalising (fining and arresting) those who need it! Sign here and demand that the City of Cape Town rescind the Unlawful Occupation By-Law NOW! https://bit.ly/38LXfQj The City’s Draft Unlawful Occupation By-Law criminalises unlawful occupation by creating several…
Social housing in South Africa, are we on the right path? 30 May 2022
Ndifuna Ukwazi Executive Director Adi Kumar speaks to Africa Melane on social housing in South Africa. [Orignal post here]
Rental Arrears and Rent-Interdict Summons – 30 May 2022
On this episode we talk about Rent Arrears and Rent-Interdict Summons. This session helps us understand how defaulting on payment can lead to your landlord claiming rental arrears. In addition we talk about how to challenge unfair and/or inaccurate claims.
The struggle for housing in Tafelberg site continues – 31 May 2022
Tat’ Jackson Ndungane speaks about his struggle for affordable housing in Sea Point. The struggle for housing on the Tafelberg site started in 2000 when they were promised housing on the site. Tat Ndungane rejoiced as this would be an opportunity to live with his family under one roof (Body Corporate Rules denied workers to…
Court order and execution – Aired 02 June 2022
On this episode we talk about Court order & execution. What happens when the court grants an eviction against you? What are you options? Listen to Ndifuna Ukwazi’s attorney Mpho Raboeane and Community Organiser Aphiwe Ngalo discussing court orders and execution with Zainab Bean on Radio786 – 100.4FM. [Original post here]
Appeal and Recession – Aired 9 June 2022
On this episode we talk about Appeal and Rescission. What happens when the court grants an eviction against you? What procedures put in place to appeal your eviction? Do you have any options? Listen to find out more. [Original post here]
Registering on the housing waiting list – Aired 23 June 2022
On this episode we talk about Registering on the housing waiting list. What is the criteria to be on the housing waiting list? The housing backlog is overburdened while there’s insufficient provision of housing. What other alternatives should the City consider in redressing the housing backlog and the spatial injustice? We’re joined by Karen Hendricks…
Constructive Eviction & spoliation order
On today’s episode we talk about Constructive Eviction and Spoliation Order. What happens when your landlord disconnects your water, electricity or change locks? What are your rights as a tenant? [Original post here]
Securing legal representation with Legal Aid – Aired 7 July 2022
On this episode we talk about securing legal representation with Legal Aid. What is Legal Aid? Who can secure legal representation? Legal aid functions? [Original post here]
Empty Plots and Promises Commemoration Walking Tour
Meeting Point: 36 Mountain Road, Woodstock Date: Saturday, 16 July 2022 Time: 09:30 to leave at 10:00 Duration: Approximately 3 hours, (including the documentary and discussion thereafter). RSVP Here About the event: On Saturday 16 July, Reclaim the City in partnership with Ndifuna Ukwazi will host the “Empty Plots and Promises Commemoration Walking Tour” to…
EMPTY PLOTS, EMPTY PROMISES
On 16 July, Reclaim the City & Ndifuna Ukwazi held a commemoration walking tour to reset pressure on the City of Cape Town to meet its constitutionally mandated obligation to address spatial apartheid through advancing access to land and adequate housing in well-located areas. The demands of RTC & NU is for the City to…
No Advice Assembly 27 July 2022
We are taking a break from Advice Assembly today – we’ll see you all next week!
NU Response to Mayor of Cape Town on Affordable Housing
Ndifuna Ukwazi response to the Mayor of Cape Town’s Council Address, 28 July 2022: We can’t applaud the City for progress on well-located affordable housing. It has been five years since 11 pieces of public land in Woodstock, Salt River and the inner city were earmarked for affordable housing and social housing, only today the…
Statement of Support for SAITF and SERI
Statement in Support of SAITF and SERI SA against Hate Speech and Threats Date: 2 August 2022 We as civic organisations here undersigned, condemn the hate speech and cyberbullying, in the form of doxing, by Councillor Nkululeko Mbundu, party representative for Action SA and MMC for Economic Development in the City of Johannesburg, directed at…
