Planact seeks to appoint a qualified service provider to conduct an in-depth research study on the small-scale rentals sector in Gauteng.
Opportunity: Researcher on Small-Scale Rentals Sector in Gauteng
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Responsive Living Environments
Published Journal Article: Planned stitching, practical suturing: assembling community voices and mobilisation across difference in Johannesburg’s corridors of freedom
Published Journal Article: This paper presents the experiences of a team of engaged-researchers, a long-standing NGO, Planact, in partnership with University-based scholars jointly investigating the Corridors of Freedom development process.
Reshaping the Construction Industry by Empowering Emerging Contractors and Small-Scale Developers
Planact and the Development Action Group (DAG) are reshaping the construction industry by empowering emerging contractors and small-scale developers.
Langaville residents’ hope for flushing toilets goes down the drain
Planact supported the Langaville case and strengthened the advocacy efforts for improved sanitation across the municipality. The judgement is a setback but the campaign for dignified sanitation will continue through alternative strategies.
Asivikelane Sanitation Hub: Advocacy for the Eradication of dilapidated and unusable VIP toilets in informal settlements
Since May 2024, the Asivikelane campaign has been mapping VIP toilets to assess the condition of these toilets provided under the current sanitation framework.
Asivikelane Waste Hub: Sustainable Waste Management Strategy for Informal Settlements and hostels
Asivikelane Waste Hub in the City of Tshwane embodies the practical implementation of the bottom-up approach, where informal settlement residents play a crucial role as key stakeholders in the solid waste management ecosystem.
Press Statement: Reshaping township economy: Backing up emerging contractors and small-scale developers in Gauteng to participate in the construction economy
Braamfontein— As South Africa's major economic hub, Gauteng is confronted with high economic migration resulting in notable housing challenges. Small-scale rentals have arisen in townships as a promising solution that provides...
Hammanskraal Enters a New Era through Precinct-based Safety Interventions Heralding a New Approach to Safety Management in South Africa
Faced with concerning and entrenched safety challenges in Hammanskraal, there was a need to rethink traditional approaches to safety and security.
Emerging Contractors and Small-scale rentals Project
Planact and the Development Action Group (DAG) have partnered to deliver the Contractor Development Academy (CDA)-type of activities in Gauteng.
Community safety and security is a shared responsibility.
As part of the Social Employment Fund project – safety and security theme, 64 participants from safety teams in Wattville and Skoonplaas in the City of Ekurhuleni received training to enhance their ability to identify and mitigate potential safety risks in their communities.
Citizen Science In Action In Mitigation Of City Warming
The year 2023 was the warmest on record and the warmest by far according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). South Africa’s temperature records bear this out and show an upward...
Urban Greening in shared community spaces through tree planting
Planact is working with communities to ensure that their environment is climate friendly.
Putting informal settlements on the map through digital addressing
Having a physical address can mean the difference between life and death for those who live in informal settlements.
Asset Based Community Livelihood Initiatives
This project aims to promote active participation of communities in driving their own development. This is done by assisting communities to identify and mobilize their assets to achieve their social and economic development aspirations and desired results. It also...