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March 30, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Shack Dweller Movements and Urban Policies in South Africa

“I Like It Where I Am”: Shack Dweller Movements in South Africa

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Overview

This article examines informal settlements and housing rights in South Africa, highlighting challenges and governance issues.

Key Points

  • The article explores the politics surrounding informal settlements and shack dweller movements in South Africa.
  • Analyzes historical and contemporary state-led slum clearance and evictions.
  • Describes the approaches of Abahlali baseMjondolo and Shack/Slum Dwellers International.
  • Highlights the role of social urbanism and community resistance.
  • Identifies challenges faced by shack dwellers under various urban policies.
  • Describes AbM's advocacy for constitutional rights and freedom from eviction.
  • Discusses the shift in political dynamics affecting housing governance.

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Marvin W. Lee (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c9c51bf8fdd13afe0bd105https://doi.org/10.17615/kzyz-zv82
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