In Durban, residents of the informal settlement at Piedmont Park are caught in a continuous cycle of eviction as the eThekwini Municipality demolishes shacks, leaving families like Sofe Zwane's without shelter. Zwane has endured multiple demolitions, emphasizing the despair of those displaced as they struggle to secure basic living conditions amid harsh realities. Various residents have voiced their struggles, detailing how they survive with the little they have while continuing to hope for better housing solutions. The municipality's spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana, acknowledges the challenges but also states that funding for alternative accommodation will not be available until 2027, leaving many in limbo.