The GOOD Party has criticized the City of Cape Town for not providing any affordable housing in the inner city since 2017, in light of the Constitutional Court's recent Tafelberg ruling. This ruling is considered a significant decision regarding housing policy in the area.

The Gauteng human settlements department is investigating the alleged misuse of government-subsidised and RDP homes in Khutsong extensions 5 and 6, where some houses have reportedly been converted into spaza shops. The probe aims to determine the extent of the practice and whether beneficiaries are violating the terms under which the homes were allocated. No findings or enforcement actions have yet been announced by the department.

Rental disputes between landlords and tenants are increasing in Gauteng, South Africa, according to the Sowetan. The report highlights that many tenants are unaware of the Rental Housing Tribunal, a body that resolves disputes between landlords and tenants free of charge. The tribunal offers an accessible alternative for those who cannot afford legal action. Rising tensions over housing rentals in the province have led to a growing number of cases being brought before the dispute resolution body.

Businessman Mpho Malema has appeared in court in connection with a R16 million fraud case involving the Emfuleni Local Municipality. According to the state, the municipality paid R16 million for the procurement of 18 vehicles, but the vehicles were never delivered. The allegations against Malema relate to this failed transaction, TimesLIVE reports.

A judge has ordered the Knysna municipality to pay a debt despite the lease being deemed invalid, emphasizing that organs of state should not use the courts to rectify administrative errors. This ruling highlights the judiciary's stance on accountability and proper governance in local government matters, according to TimesLIVE.

A court has issued a ruling that halts Eskom's ultimatum regarding the cut-off or take-over of services in the Dr Beyers Naudé Municipality. The decision confirms the legal requirements necessary for the Distribution Agency Agreement, clarifying the obligations and processes involved in the municipality's dealings with Eskom.