Nathan Nkunzimana, a former content moderator at Sama, Meta's former moderation partner in Africa, has shifted to running a packaged-water business after being laid off in April 2023. He is organizing his former colleagues to fight for their jobs and has attempted to register the Kenyan Content Moderators’ Union. The group has partnered with the Communication Workers Union of Kenya, held protests, and raised funds to support laid-off workers. They are also involved in a court case against Sama, facilitated by the Kenya Human Rights Commission. Sama claims to have reached a resolution with some moderators, but the issue remains unresolved for others. The laid-off moderators, many of whom are migrants, are facing financial hardships, and Nkunzimana is still dealing with the mental health effects of his previous job.

Property owners of 'dark buildings' in downtown Johannesburg are blaming the City for a crisis that has left hundreds of occupants at risk, following a deadly fire at 80 Albert Street. The Social Economic Rights Institute is defending the rights of the occupants against eviction, which has been a legal battle since 2011. The owners argue that the City has failed to provide alternative accommodation and maintain safety, while the City denies this, attributing the issue to the owners' mismanagement. The case, which has seen various developments including unlawful raids by the City and a wall collapse killing three children, is awaiting judgment after a recent hearing on 20 September.

Over 360 nearly finished RDP houses in Randfontein have been illegally occupied since August due to allegations of corruption, racism, and lack of transparency in the housing beneficiary list. The occupation has put the project, which aims to deliver over 9,000 houses, at risk. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements insists that race is not a factor in housing policy and that the allocation process is algorithmic and cannot be manipulated. Occupiers, mostly coloured, argue they have been neglected in housing developments since 1994. The land for the project was donated by Sibanye Mine, and the development is part of a provincial government initiative. Despite warnings from the Red Ants, occupiers have stayed, furnishing their homes and completing construction at their own expense. Some occupiers have been waiting for housing since 1994 and have been approved for subsidies. They now seek official recognition and services for their occupation.

Activists, union leaders, and residents of Johannesburg's inner-city 'dark buildings' plan to protest for urgent action to provide dignified housing for the poor. The call to action follows a deadly fire at 80 Albert Street, which claimed 77 lives. The Inner-City Federation, along with other organizations, demands an independent investigation into the fire, compensation for victims, and refurbishment of occupied buildings. Accusations are made against the political elite for corruption and mismanagement, and the government is criticized for evictions and xenophobia. The need for housing solutions has been communicated to city officials since 2015 without results.

Over 100 survivors of the 80 Albert Street fire in Johannesburg are sheltering at the Hofland Community Centre, with Gift of the Givers providing food assistance. The fire claimed 77 lives, including Smart John, Lukia Paudala, Cicilia Lapken, and Mammi Kaunda, all of whom had moved to South Africa from Malawi seeking better opportunities. Survivors and relatives recount their losses and the impact of the tragedy, as they face the challenge of repatriating remains and coping with the sudden loss of their loved ones.

Residents of informal settlements in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, such as Sarah Ngobeni and Robert Nasio, rely on coal dust, or 'duff,' as a primary source of energy for cooking and heating due to energy poverty. Despite health hazards highlighted by Professor David Rees from Wits University, the lack of alternatives forces the community to continue using this method. The government's provision of 12-volt solar panels has proven insufficient, and community representatives like Nina Malati call for better solutions. Climate activists, including Peta Wolpe, emphasize the need for a just transition to clean energy that does not further disadvantage the poor. The story underscores the challenges of balancing climate goals with the immediate energy needs of vulnerable populations.

Refugees evicted from the UNHCR offices in Pretoria have found temporary shelter in an old school building in Bronkhorstpruit, offered by Mountains and Valleys Ministries. The building lacks proper facilities, but the refugees prefer it over the Lindela Repatriation Centre. The group, consisting of 33 families, had been camping outside the UNHCR offices for a year, refusing to return to their countries of origin or live in South Africa. An eviction order was executed on April 21, leading to their current situation. Some families are still separated, and the refugees have received support from local universities. They hope for resettlement in another country, expressing dissatisfaction with the UNHCR's assistance.

Nearly three years after the Constitutional Court mandated inclusion of domestic workers in workplace compensation legislation, workers still face challenges in obtaining compensation, enduring abuse, and unfair treatment by employers. A hundred domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane, highlighting ongoing issues such as sexual abuse, attacks by dogs, and exploitation without compensation. The march commemorated Maria Mahlangu, a domestic worker who drowned in 2012, and whose daughter's case led to the 2020 ruling. Despite the ruling, many workers remain unregistered for benefits and earn below the minimum wage, which was recently set at R25.42 per hour. The workers' union demands better enforcement of labor laws, including registration for unemployment insurance and occupational injury compensation, and calls for stricter penalties for abusive employers.

Survivors of the August 2023 Albert Street building fire in Johannesburg, which killed 77 people and displaced hundreds, are demanding better housing after being relocated to the flood-prone Denver settlement. The City of Johannesburg has been criticized for not providing adequate services and failing to comply with a court ruling to improve living conditions. Activists and unions gathered for an emergency meeting and are considering a strike if the situation does not improve. The City has not yet responded to inquiries.