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Bone of contention: The Western Cape provincial government wants to sell the Main Road site in Sea Point to a private concern but activists demand it be used for social housing instead.
HOUSING

Tafelberg saga lands up in Concourt

After 10 years and four court battles, the Constitutional Court has finally ruled the 2015 sale of the old Tafelberg School site in Sea Point illegal. This landmark decision has…

  • Ash Müller
6 min read
Collaboration: Premier Alan Winde (middle left) and Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis (middle right) were willing to be asked uncomfortable questions from developers, investors and built-environment professionals. Photos: Supplied
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

CT aces it but Joburg won't even try

Cape Town's property development sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Western Cape Property Development Forum breaking attendance records. Premier Alan Winde and…

  • Ash Müller
6 min read
HOUSING POLICY

We built many free houses, out of bounds

Ahead of the local government elections on 4 November, campaigns will focus on housing delivery numbers. However, this article argues that these numbers are incomplete and…

  • Lungelwa Kaywood
7 min read