by Chelsea | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog
The Human Settlements Department in the City of Ekurhuleni has responded positively to a petition for re-blocking, in-situ upgrading and access to adequate basic services by Railway residents supported by Planact. In July 2021, residents of Railway alongside Planact...
by Intern | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog
By Dr Hloniphile Simelane What is the developmental mandate of the newly elected municipal councils? In particular, what new interventions related to the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme will now be carried out to realise different results? The problem is...
by Intern | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog
Prepared by Dr Hloniphile Simelane[1] A new platform for advocacy on gender equality Planact has joined the Women and Habitat Africa Working Group (WHAWG), which links up Habitat International Coalition (HIC) with many member organizations in Africa and with projects...
by Intern | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog, Weekly Covid19 Updates
Asivikelane #20 shows that women access to basic services in informal settlements is closely tied to safety. In metropolitan municipalities, 74% of female residents reported feeling unsafe using municipal toilets at night and 24% feel unsafe doing so during the day....
by Intern | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Weekly Covid19 Updates
The Robert Sobukwe informal settlement did not have adequate water services even during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. On 13 May 2021 1to1 Agency of Engagement, Planact and Asivikelane tweeted about the dire situation in Robert Sobukwe. Mayor Mzwandile Masina and...
by Intern | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Weekly Covid19 Updates
Having restored peace and calm after last week’s events, government must work to restore the peoples’ trust in the following ways: Provide IMMEDIATE INCOME SUPPORT through a basic income grant or the COVID-19 social relief of distress grant – While the...
