New bill ignores major threats to social housing in SA

There’s trouble brewing in the world of social housing in South Africa. Both the National Association of Social Housing Organisations (NASHO) and SOHCO Property Investments say the proposed PIE Amendment Bill of 2026 needs a rethink. They say the new bill ignores two major threats to social housing. Another cautionary tale for social housing in SA is Yeast City Housing. And so, the examples go on and on …HOW TO FIX SOCIAL HOUSING IN SANASHO argues the Bill criminalises inciting land invasions but ignores rent boycotts.