EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Johannesburg Justice: Battling Post-Apartheid Disparities and Slumlords
from The Rent Strike Chronicles
In this episode, we journey to Johannesburg, South Africa, where tenants are grappling with the lingering effects of apartheid-era housing policies and rampant slumlord exploitation. We follow their collective action to withhold rent, demanding habitable conditions and fair housing policies. Explore the unique challenges they face, their strategies for mobilizing, and the outcomes of their brave stand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, we journey to Johannesburg, South Africa, where tenants are grappling with the lingering effects of apartheid-era housing policies and rampant slumlord exploitation. We follow their collective action to withhold rent, demanding habitable conditions and fair housing policies. Explore the unique challenges they face, their strategies for mobilizing, and the outcomes of their brave stand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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