A Tale of Two Slums: Tackling Poverty in South Africa

A third of Cape Town's 3.7 million people now live in slums, with limited access to basic services, such as water, electricity and toilets. But whilst some are being 'upgraded', many are languishing in squalor.

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In Flamingo Crescent, community leader "Aunty” Marie has been instrumental in bringing about change and transforming the lives of her community. After years of development each shack now has its own toilet, tap and electricity supply. "If there are no houses it's important to have your home upgraded. It's the only way you will retain your dignity". In contrast is the slum area of Santini, where hopes of development have been extinguished by local political division.

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