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Human Settlements
DHS investigations, suspensions, resignations, reinstatements, George building collapse; with Minister
4 Apr 2025
The Portfolio Committee convened to receive a detailed briefing from the Minister of Human Settlements on a range of pressing issues concerning the Department and its associated entities.
One of the most urgent matters presented was the George building collapse and the ensuing 250-page investigation report received by the ...
Human Settlements
Metros: USDG reports, Beneficiary lists, Informal settlement upgrades, Land invasions; with Ministry
2 Apr 2025
The Committee met with the Department of Human Settlements and four metros -- the cities of Cape Town, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg -- to address budget expenditure issues, the management of beneficiaries, the upgrading of informal settlements, and land invasions.
The Minister highlighted how all metros were struggling in one ...
Human Settlements
Innovative Building Technology (IBT): Moladi, CSIR, Agrément South Africa
19 Mar 2025
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements discussed innovative approaches to addressing South Africa's housing challenges. The meeting featured presentations from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Agrément South Africa (ASA) and Moladi.
The CSIR outlined its role in fostering socioeconomic prosperity through innovation, highlighting contributions such as the ...
Human Settlements
Metropolitan municipalities: USDG performance, Management of Beneficiary List, Informal settlements upgrading programme, plans to curbs land invasions
12 Mar 2025
Report of the meeting to follow.
Human Settlements
GaRankuwa/Mabopane and Breede Valley Petitions
5 Mar 2025
The Portfolio Committee met to follow up on the GaRankuwa/Mabopane petitions and review the situation in the Breede Valley. The meeting focused on key issues related to the petitioners, township formalisation, land transfers, housing projects, and accountability for past investigations.
The Committee expressed deep concern about the lack of ...
Human Settlements
Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements on 2024/25 Third Quarter Performance
26 Feb 2025
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements convened virtually to discuss the 2024/25 third quarter performance of the Department of Human Settlements. The Department provided in-depth presentations on the Department's performance, emphasising key achievements, challenges, plans and finances. It reported achieving all 28 set targets, with improved internal verification processes, ...
Human Settlements
Upgrading of Slovo Park Informal Settlements Petition
19 Feb 2025
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements presentations (awaited document)
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements convened to discuss the upgrading of Slovo Park informal settlement, focusing on the long-standing delays in implementation, the 2016 High Court order, and the broader challenges affecting service delivery.
The petitioners highlighted their frustration over the decades-long delays in upgrading Slovo ...
Standing Committee on Appropriations
7th Parliament Draft Strategic Plan; Committee Oversight Visits and Study Tour
5 Feb 2025
The Committee met to consider and provide input to the draft Strategic Plan of the 7th Parliament. The Members did not provide much input, but made requests that all relevant documents and reports be shared timeously to allow them to prepare better for pursuant meetings. New Members especially ...
Human Settlements
CC judgment on the City of Cape Town’s implementation of the national housing programme; SAHRC report on housing matters in North West; with Minister and Deputy Minister present
31 Jan 2025
SAHRC report on housing matters in North West
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements met to discuss the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC's) report on poor workmanship and non-payment of ...
Human Settlements
Committee Training & Business, Initial Briefing on SAHRC Report and Legal Opinion on Court Judgement
30 Jan 2025
Committee content advisor initial briefing on SAHRC report (awaited document)
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements held an in-person meeting to deal with a range of matters.
Members were first guided on how to complete claim forms for travel reimbursements, which required receipts for each journey. The discussion covered various ...