Nearly 30 years into democracy, why are housing rights still beingfought for in court? Housing is a constitutional right in South Africa,yet for millions of people it remains out of reach. In this episode,Phumi Mashigo sits down with Nomzamo Zondo, Executive Director:Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) to unpack the reality behindevictions, informal settlements, and the widening gap between what theConstitution promises and what people actually experience. From courtbattles that prevent families from losing their homes to the slow paceof government delivery, the conversation explores why housing rights arestill being fought for in court, the tension between law, policy andreal-life implementation, and how informal settlements continue to shapethe country’s cities. At its core, it asks a critical question: if theConstitution is clear, why are so many South Africans still withoutsecure housing?