Conflict re-emerges at Crossroads: new shacklords battle the city

This article is about the housing-, "shacklordism" problems and the crime rate which cause serious problems in Cape Town's oldest squatter camp, Crossroads. Amongst the people in Crossroads, anger and political dissatisfaction, are rife.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-07-01
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32864366
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South African History and Culture
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Conflict re-emerges at Crossroads: new shacklords battle the city

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South African History and Culture
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Conflict re-emerges at Crossroads: new shacklords battle the city

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Abstract

This article is about the housing-, "shacklordism" problems and the crime rate which cause serious problems in Cape Town's oldest squatter camp, Crossroads. Amongst the people in Crossroads, anger and political dissatisfaction, are rife.

Human Science Research Council SA
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
South African History and Culture
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