Millions of South Africans live in so-called “informal” housing, often built illegally and with minimal infrastructure. The absence of official addresses is a constant obstacle among the many daily ...

Families in KwaDukuza have been trying to build an informal settlement on municipal land for more than two years. The illegal occupation has led to a recurring battle between the municipality and the ...

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, and the western and southern parts of Mpumalanga on Thursday.

South Africa is set to experience intense weather over the coming days as a powerful spring storm brings strong winds, heavy ...

Mass murders have previously been associated mostly with other countries, but South Africa has many instances of it, too.

Urbanization provides an opportunity for countries across Africa to embrace green building practices, access available ...

You walk into Kibera or some of the other informal settlements in Kenya ... which is based out of South Africa, and the need ...

Globally, buildings are responsible for a substantial share of energy, electricity, water and materials consumption using between 35% to 40% of energy demand and contributing 37% of world carbon ...

Having to clear transactions through US or European banks burdens African businesses with delays and expenses, said Tunde ...

Seven informal settlements in the Cato Crest area ... Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers ...

Hill-Lewis said the City hopes for a clear signal from the minister that there will be no further cuts to housing and informal settlements ... is one of South Africa’s leading news and ...