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…
The Tafelberg Campaign Continues
What’s the hold up? PRESS RELEASE 24 August 2022 August 31 2022 marks the two-year anniversary since the landmark Tafelberg judgment to advance spatial justice by the State. This Saturday, 27 August, Reclaim the City together with Ndifuna Ukwazi will hold a public meeting to discuss a way forward. The conversation is open to the…
Another lost opportunity to build well-located affordable housing!
Press Statement: 14 September 2022 A City of Cape Town inclusionary housing policy that was to be finalised in 2021, again delays the building of inner city affordable housing and disrupt spatial apartheid. For the last five years, Ndifuna Ukwazi has been monitoring and objecting to development applications made to the Municipal Planning Tribunal,…
A New Approach to Homelessness
Clint Hendricks is one of the residents in Rainbow House in Observatory. Rainbow House has provided a home, refuge and a safe space for people who were facing homelessness. We have been documenting stories of transition for residents living in the house, this video features Clint Hendricks who was once homeless and is now embarking…
Wrongfully Evicted Residents Compensated by City of Cape Town
Sydney Street Residents Compensated after Wrongful Eviction by City of Cape Town Press Release: 14 October 2022 46 people living in Sydney Street, District 6, have finally received compensation for the wrongful eviction and impoundment of personal belongings carried out by the City of Cape Town last year. In September 2021, residents of Sydney Street,…
City once again delays the development of affordable housing on the Green Point Bowling Green
PRESS STATEMENT: 03 November 2022 The City of Cape Town has repeatedly stated its commitment to using the exceptionally well-located Green Point Bowling Green as a site for affordable and mixed-income housing. Despite this, the City is once again leasing the site out for roughly R3,000 per year for exclusive uses that provide no benefit…
Regulating the Private Sector
10 November 2022 “Regulating the Private Sector: Case Studies in Inclusionary Housing Developments in Cape Town”, is a report which documents and draws out learnings from NU’s five-year experience of advocating for inclusionary housing through the Municipal Planning Tribunal in the City of Cape Town from early 2017 through to August 2022. …
Where must people go? Bromwell Street Matter at SCA
Press Statement: 9 November 2022 Where must we go? Bromwell Street matter to be heard at the Supreme Court of Appeal – Monday 14 November 2022 In November 2021, the Bromwell Street residents, represented by Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre won a landmark judgment against the City of Cape Town – which declared that the City’s emergency housing…
World Diabetes Day and the Bromwell Street Matter – 14 November
11 November 2022 World Diabetes Day and the Bromwell Street Matter – 14 November With estimated 369 000 households awaiting secure and dignified housing in Cape Town, often the debate is focused on delivery, transport density etc. The knock on impact of insecure housing and tenure is clearly visible in the health of the families…
Cissie Gool House Raid – 11 November 2022
Joint Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City Statement 11 November 2022 Cissie Gool House Raid Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) can confirm the raid and arrests that took place at Cissie Gool House on the morning of 11 November 2022. Cissie Gool House is home to more than 1000 people. This residence is one of the three…
Objecting to Bellville Bowls Green and Golf Club Lease Renewal
Does the need for sporting facilities outweigh the need for well-located affordable housing? NU objects to Bellville Bowls Green and Golf Club lease renewal. Press Release: 29 November 2022 Public participation for the lease renewal of City of Cape Town land to the Bellville Bowls Green and the Bellville Golf Club closed yesterday. Ndifuna Ukwazi…
Final Newsletter of 2022
Dear *|FNAME|* A year of progress! 2022 has been an incredible year of progress in housing and land rights. After years of advocacy, political & protest actions and relentless pressure, we are starting to see a shifting tide in Cape Town.First and foremost, 2022 marks the year where five parcels of land in the inner…
Bulelani Qolani to launch damages claim
“Housing advocacy group Ndifuna Ukwazi assists Bulelani Qolani to lodge damages claim against the City of Cape Town.” Voice of the Cape reports
Supreme Court of Appeal orders City of Cape Town to provide Bromwell families with emergency accommodation in a location as close as possible by May 2023, and upholds their Appeal
Press Release 8 February 2023 The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down judgment in the Bromwell Matter on 6 February 2023. The matter was heard on 14 November 2022. Judge Mabindla-Boqwana of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), with the full bench concurring, set aside the High Court order in the Bromwell Street Matter…
The risk of Cape Town growing too quickly due to semigration
Cape Town is proving to be an extremely popular destination for fellow South Africans to be resettling in, and Lester Kiewit discusses whether there is a risk that the population growth will be too rapid. His guests are urban policy researcher Nick Budlender and City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for…
Bromwell Street judgment – what’s next?
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down judgment in the Bromwell Matter, and orders City of Cape Town to provide Bromwell families with emergency accommodation in a location as close as possible by May 2023, and upholds their Appeal. Lead attorney in the matter Disha Govender speaks to HeartFM.
WC Govt and City of Cape Town appeal High Court order compelling them to redress Spatial Apartheid
Press Release 16 February 2023 On Monday 20 February 2023, the Tafelberg matter will be heard at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. In 2017, the case made headlines when it reversed the sale of public land in Sea Point, formerly the Tafelberg Remedial School, to a private company for R135 million. Activist groups…
NU Response to City of Cape Town issuing Eviction notices to people Experiencing Homelessness
Press Release 20 February 2023 (Press Statement by the City of Cape Town ) We are relieved that the City of Cape Town has finally accepted its constitutional duty not to illegally evict unlawful occupiers of public land. It took several high court cases for it to realise that there is indignity in shamelessly depriving…
Western Cape spatial challenges: Supreme Court of Appeal reserves judgment in Tafelberg matter
Earlier today, the Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town have gone to the Supreme Court of Appeal to overturn the High Court judgment on the Tafelberg housing site matter. Our next guest says that the officials have not acted with urgency after the feasibility studies showed that social housing can be developed…
Ndifuna Ukwazi Housing Clinic – Closed 14 and 15 March
The Ndifuna Ukwazi Housing Clinic will not be open for Walk-in Consults on Tuesday 14 March and Wednesday 15 March as we are working on our annual strategy. Please contact Ntombi Sambu to make an appointment or to send an enquiry related to a housing or eviction matter you are facing, in Cape Town: Whatsapp:+27…
