Africa's high density urban settlements: cut the red tape and slash the cost of housing: African urban dwellers pay 55% more in rentals than their counterparts in other cities in the world. The challenges of informal settlements have once again been thrown into the spotlight in the midst of the current pandemic. Research has shown that some of the most at-risk populations and … [Read more...] about Africa’s high density urban settlements: cut the red tape and slash the cost of housing | The Conversation
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How cities can approach redesigning informal settlements after disasters | The Conversation
How cities can approach redesigning informal settlements after disasters: The aftermath of a huge fire in Imizamo Yethu, Cape Town, in 2017. Rebuilding has stalled. Nic Bothma/EPARecent devastating flooding in parts of South Africa as well as the second massive cyclone to batter neighbouring Mozambique and Zimbabwe in just two months has raised alarm bells about the effect of … [Read more...] about How cities can approach redesigning informal settlements after disasters | The Conversation
Why shared toilets in informal settlements may pose a serious health risk | The Conversation
Why shared toilets in informal settlements may pose a serious health risk: SuppliedInformal settlements in developing countries are mostly characterised by poor housing, poverty and a lack of basic services. One of these services is sanitation. Research shows that nearly a fifth of the population in sub-Saharan Africa share their sanitation … [Read more...] about Why shared toilets in informal settlements may pose a serious health risk | The Conversation
Security company owed millions by human settlements barricades office
Security company owed millions by human settlements barricades office: Security company owed millions by human settlements barricades office: Department of Human Settlements employees in the Johannesburg office have been held “hostage” by a security company employed by the department to provide protection in cases of land and property invasions. Police suspect foul … [Read more...] about Security company owed millions by human settlements barricades office
SA News: GroundUp: Department admits state is failing Cape Town’s informal settlements
GroundUp: Department admits state is failing Cape Town’s informal settlements: He said Ethekwini and Cape Town had failed to meet their targets. South Africa currently has more than 2,700 informal settlements. “We don’t see much of a reduction in informal settlements,” said Johan Wallis, the deputy director for informal ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews SA Insider: … [Read more...] about SA News: GroundUp: Department admits state is failing Cape Town’s informal settlements
