Isandla Institute advocates for actively enabling & supporting the right to self-build as crucial to the human settlement policy & programming review. Partnerships with CSOs & others are essential for a relevant White Paper & sustainable human settlements rb.gy/5k55e3

Apart from construction mafias, extortion rackets are & have long been part of daily life for many South Africans. Read here about what can be done to address the issue of extortion rackets, particularly the community-level effects on township communities: rb.gy/vh6x10

[ #CFLIFridays ] We are committed to working with partners like Isandla Institute to mitigate the effects of climate change & to ensure the transformation of informal settlements in South Africa into sustainable, safe & vibrant communities.

#JustUrbanTransition

What's been consistently said throughout the course of the day during the Isandla Institute's roundtable is that there can't be a just urban transition if informal settlement residents are going to be left behind once again. So, how do (or should) we engage?

Great programme by Isandla Institute today on Just Urban Transition - bringing together multiple stakeholders including members of Department of Human Settlements [Mmamoloko Nkhensani Kubayi] - We're excited to be here and to present!