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.

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.

Housing organisations in South Africa have expressed concerns that proposed reforms to eviction laws do not adequately address a worsening crisis affecting social housing. They warn that these reforms could jeopardize hundreds of millions of rands in public investment and have already severely impacted three social housing institutions.

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.

South African households are under severe financial strain as the rising cost of essentials consumes a growing share of monthly incomes, according to IOL. The report indicates that many families are reaching breaking point, with spending on necessities such as food, transport and utilities outpacing earnings. The squeeze on disposable income highlights mounting pressure on consumers already grappling with a tough economic environment, leaving little room for savings or non-essential spending.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced that approximately 28.5 million South Africans are registered to vote in the upcoming local government elections, following the recent voter registration weekend.