Cape Town’s hidden informal settlement

Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana/ GroundUp Pictures: Ashraf Hendricks/ GroundUp Tucked away in the heart of Lansdowne in...

Dog rescued after being hung from leash in Philippi informal settlement

A dog from Siqalo Informal Settlement on the outskirts of Philippi was saved after...

Tragic fire claims two lives in Nomzamo informal settlement

In a tragic incident early this Saturday morning, a fire swept through the informal...

Expanded Public Works Programme could play an important role in upgrading informal settlements

Picture: Ashraf Hendricks/ GroundUp Words: Noah Schermbrucker/GroundUp Informal settlements are set to remain a part...

Cape Town connects 99% of informal settlements to electricity grid

The City of Cape Town announced that 99% of older, existing informal settlements on...

New waterless toilets offer affordable sanitation in informal settlements

In response to sanitation challenges in Durban’s informal settlements, a waterless flushing toilet solution...

City explores solar lighting solutions for more informal settlements

The City of Cape Town has been investigating solar-powered lighting solutions for more informal...

City’s budget allocates billions to informal settlements and housing

The City’s Draft Budget proposed more than R3bn for informal settlement upgrades and services...

Bleak Easter as fires ravage 4 informal settlements in Cape Town

The City of Cape Town’s disaster management teams have been deployed to fire sites...

Empowering informal settlements with alternative energy solutions

As Cape Town continues its journey towards sustainable development, a critical focus emerges on...