There are some empirical errors in this article but its broad thrust, noting the scale of international support, is correct and valuable.

http://www.theweekender.co.za/Articles/Content.aspx?id=83640

Kennedy Road gets global response

by Sibongakonke Shoba

Published: 2009/10/10 09:03:17 AM

OUTSIDE SUPPORT: The Kennedy Road settlement was attacked by a mob led by shebeen owners in protest against a curfew curtailing trading hours. So far, more than 1000 scholars, activists, supporters and veterans of the struggle have signed a petition to President Jacob Zuma in solidarity with the community. Picture: MHLABA MEMELA

http://www.businessday.co.za/Articles/Content.aspx?id=75622

Eradication of shacks not possible by 2014, say officials
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA
Published: 2009/07/14 07:03:41 AM

THE Gauteng housing department has admitted that its goal of eradicating shacks by 2014 is becoming impossible to reach.

Department head Manching Monana yesterday said that for this goal to be achieved the department would have to build 200000 houses a year. She said the department provided about 64000 houses last year — exceeding its target of 58000 — and this year planned to deliver 28000 units, but this may be cut to 12000 due to budget constraints.

There has been lots of talk about other provinces following KwaZulu-Natal and developing their own Slums Acts. But now there is talk of a national Slums Act from Gauteng housng MEC and share holder in Lindela Nomvula Mokonyane....Most of this article is a response to the DA's xenophobia but the statement about the national slums act is at towards the end.

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‘Know your rights’ drive kicks off
Sibongakonke Shoba

THE public service and administration department’s campaign to educate the public about their service rights was widely welcomed by nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) and researchers, but organisations that joined in service delivery protests said it would not make a difference.

Public Service and Administration Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi launched the campaign in Johannesburg yesterday.