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Get Ready for the 2025 Township Rental Dialogue!

Join DAG, Planact, and the UFS as they explore the future of rental housing in South African townships, tackling key challenges, innovative solutions, and actionable strategies to grow the rental market sustainably.

More info👇🏽
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Planact's 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Last Thursday, we commemorated #40YearsOfPlanact. Our project teams and community representatives showcased our latest project initiatives, highlighting their work.

#Planact #40YearsOfEnablingChange
November 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Planact's 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Last Thursday, we commemorated #40YearsOfPlanact. Our event engaged in discussions highlighting:

📍Civil Society Approaches to accountability
📍Informal Settlements and Housing Development issues
📍Local Government and Governance
November 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#40YearsOfPlanact x #SocialEmploymentFund

At Planact we care about supporting sustainable livelihoods initiatives in our partner communities.

We have now extended our reach to 137 more participants in Mpumalanga Province.
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#40YearsOfPlanact x #SocialEmploymentFund

At Planact we care about supporting sustainable livelihoods initiatives in our partner communities.

We have now extended our reach to 137 more participants in Mpumalanga Province.
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#40YearsOfPlanact x #Asivikelane

Supporting community-led Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) toilet backslab installation in Lawley Station, south of Johannesburg.

Wondering why? Read more here - tinyurl.com/mrx6bys
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
October 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
26 June 2026 | Roundtable discussion on the findings of a recently conducted research study on small-scale rentals in Gauteng.

📍👏 Thanks to Kuhle Solutions who undertook the research to help us understand the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities in the construction sector.
June 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The South African Constitution is a true definition of 'nothing for us, without us'

Yesterday's dialogue brought community reps together to share insights and recommendations which will inform the National COGTA task team currently reviewing the White Paper on Local Government.
June 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
[Project Update] This week, our team, together with community reps and Rustenburg Municipal officials, conducted site inspections on dilapidated roads in informal settlements ahead of the finalisation of the road maintenance schedule.

💭Swampy roads due to the rains affect service delivery.
May 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#D4DataGOV We are excited to share the progress on our heat monitoring project in Choba.

A building characteristic survey was conducted to collect household dimensions, GPS locations, and building materials. Read More 👇

Supported by @ec.europa.eu @africanunion.bsky.social @enabel.be
April 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Are you wondering how we are measuring heat stress for our #D4DATAGOV hub in Choba? Read below to find out 👇

Thanks to @ec.europa.eu @africanunion.bsky.social @enabel.be
April 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our #DataGovernanceAfrica Hub research was welcomed by the Choba residents in the City of Tshwane, some have even volunteered their homes for the next 12 months!

Thanks to @ec.europa.eu @africanunion.bsky.social @enabel.be
April 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Planact hosted workshops on the Municipal Budget and IDP with our cluster communities in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. We dived deep into the crucial role they play in shaping these processes. Discussed why community voice matters and how they can participate in budget #40YearsOfPlanact
April 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our team of young urban planning researchers and our seasoned #urban #development specialist are currently actively participating in the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements 2-day policy and research symposium on spatial disparities and challenges of rapid #urbanisation
April 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The sustainability of a community project lies in it being embraced by the residents.

Our #DataGovernanceAfrica Hub research was welcomed by Wattville residents, some even volunteering their homes for the next 12 months!

Thanks to @ec.europa.eu @africanunion.bsky.social @enabel.be
April 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#DataGovernanceAfrica new project alert 👏

Over 12 months, we will place 150 heat sensors in low-cost homes to measure indoor temperature extremes.

This project is an initiative of @africanunion.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu, @belgiummfa.bsky.social implemented by @enabel.be
April 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We are making towns and cities work for people.
April 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We are excited to share the impactful work of community leaders like Kgwadi who are ensuring accessible sanitation for people living with disabilities.
March 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As we mark #HumanRightsDay2025 in South Africa, we stress that #ItStartsWithMe to deepen a culture of social justice and human rights.

Join us to advance strengthened grassroot voices and better service delivery in Gauteng.
March 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM