Ndifuna Ukwazi is a well-known South African non-profit organisation based in Cape Town that focuses on land justice, housing, and spatial equity. Their work is deeply rooted in advocacy, legal support, and research, particularly related to the legacy of apartheid spatial planning that continues to affect the country today.

Key Focus Areas:

• 1. Land and Housing Rights:
  Ndifuna Ukwazi works to combat unjust evictions, push for the redistribution of well-located land, and advocate for affordable housing, especially in inner-city Cape Town.
• 2. Legal Advocacy:
  Through the Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre, they provide legal support to communities facing displacement or exclusion from urban spaces. The tweet you shared highlights some of the attorneys and interns working in this legal unit.
• 3. Research and Public Education:
  They produce detailed reports and policy recommendations on land use, urban planning, and inequality. Their aim is to shift public narratives and influence policy through informed advocacy.
• 4. Campaigns and Public Pressure:
  Ndifuna Ukwazi often partners with grassroots movements and communities to amplify demands for just urban planning and to hold government accountable for inclusive development

Examples of Their Work:

Challenging the exclusionary nature of Cape Town’s housing market, what has stood out to me, is their advocacy for social housing on well-located land like the Tafelberg site in Sea Point, and what needs full support beyond everything is their work at exposing underutilised state-owned land that could be used for affordable housing.

If you’re interested in topics like urban justice, affordable housing, or the intersections of law and activism, Ndifuna Ukwazi is one of the most active and respected voices in that space in South Africa.

Upcoming Events : July – September 2023

You can donate to this organization HERE