Whether, with reference to the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements on 31 January 2025, where concerns were raised about illegal and/or private evictions, along with the lack of a funding framework to address the cases, and considering the significant financial burden it places on municipalities, she would consider implementing a ringfenced funding model to deal with this matter, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
The Department is considering a new approach to addressing illegal or private evictions but is facing budgetary constraints. The ring-fencing of funds typically means designating specific funding for a particular purpose, so if this approach were to be adopted, it would mean that funds would be set aside exclusively for tackling the issue of illegal or private evictions. This approach will be explored by ...
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Whether her department is responsible for taking steps against (a) rising crime, (b) drug use and (c) reported cases of exploitation within retirement villages; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what steps will her department take to (i) improve security, (ii) regulate unauthorised tenants and (iii) enforce strict management oversight to safeguard the wellbeing and dignity of senior citizens?
While increasing criminal activities are an area of concern, the Department is not responsible for addressing any criminal activities, including drug use within the human settlements, including retirement villages. All criminal activities should be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS) together with relevant law enforcement agencies and for aspects relating to retirement villages can be addressed through the Department of Social Development ...
(1) What measures has her department taken to (a) ensure that (i) emergency and (ii) permanent housing solutions are provided to KwaZulu-Natal flood victims and (b) incorporate climate-resilient and fire-resistant building materials to prevent future disasters.
(2) what long-term infrastructure and housing adaptation strategies are implemented to ensure that new settlements are built in safer locations and designed to withstand future climate-related disasters, given the recurring nature of extreme weather events in KwaZulu-Natal.
(3) (a) what (i) policy and (ii) budgetary provisions have been made to prioritise climate-resilient housing in emergency responses and (b) how will her department ensure that funds allocated for disaster relief and reconstruction are used (i) effectively and (ii) transparently?
1. (a) The National Department of Human Settlements working the with the Department of Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal and eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has provided Temporary Emergency Accommodation (TEAs), Temporary Residential Units and Building to disaster victims in different areas of KwaZulu-Natal. As part of the process plan to ensure that disasters victims are provided with permanent solution, twelve land parcels have been secured in eThekwini ...
Considering the findings of the Auditor-General’s 2023‑24 report, wherein it is indicated that about 107 housing projects have been delayed, costing the Government R3,9 billion, and noting that the Free State province alone has 770 blocked and/or incomplete housing projects, what (a) actions has her department taken to ensure that contractors complete projects (i) on time and (ii) within budget and (b) accountability measures have been put in place to prevent such costly delays in the future?
(a)(i) and (ii)
The Department of Human Settlements has implemented a comprehensive and strategic approach to address the issue of delayed and blocked housing projects, ensuring that contractors complete projects on time and within budget. Key actions include:
- Establishment of a National Steering Committee: The Department has established a National Steering Committee that provides oversight and guidance on Integrated Residential Development Programme (IRDP) projects, ...
What total number of (a) Reconstruction and Development Programme, (b) Breaking New Ground, (c) social housing and (d) any other government programme housing units have been built in the Republic in each year from 1994 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
There is no programme called Reconstruction and Development Programme or Breaking New Ground that delivers housing units in the Human Settlements Sector.
The total number of housing units in the table below, which is 3 554 910 were delivered through various Housing/ Human Settlements Programmes.
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YEAR
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HOUSES/UNITS COMPLETED
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1994/95
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60 820
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1995/96
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74 409
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1996/97
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129 193
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1997/98
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209 000
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1998/99 ... |
(1) With reference to the establishment of a national project steering committee to oversee project implementation that was mentioned in a meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements on 4 September 2024, what has been the success rate of the committee, in percentage terms, in achieving its objectives;
(2) whether there is consistent collaboration among provinces regarding project implementation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in this regard;
(3) whether he has found that provinces adhere to the set quarterly reporting framework; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW543E
(1) The National Project Steering Committee has played a significant role in improving project implementation oversight, coordination, and performance tracking. While challenges remain, particularly in tracking project information, the committee has greatly enhanced data accuracy and provincial collaboration. Since its establishment, the committee has facilitated more structured reporting and better stakeholder engagement.
Based on progress made in unblocking stalled projects, tracking serviced sites, and ...
In view of her department’s strategy to unblock 100 stalled housing projects across all provinces, which was outlined in the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements on 4 September 2024, what total number of the specified 100 projects (a) has been successfully unblocked, (b) have been completed and (c) are still under construction?
(a) During the financial year 2024/25, 24 blocked projects were identified for unblocking, by the end of the 3rd quarter, 24 out of the 100 stalled housing projects identified in the department’s business plan were successfully unblocked.
(b) While none of the 24 planned projects have reached full completion yet, significant progress has been made where these projects have already yielded a total of ...
(1) What total number of new housing projects has her department (a) started and (b) finished in North West over the past two financial years;
(2) whether there has been a backlog with regard to housing projects which includes abandoned housing projects; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) total amount has been used over the past two financial years to complete the abandoned projects, (b) are the main reasons for the backlog, (c) is the time frame for the completion of the backlog and (d)(i) amount has been allocated to new housing projects and (ii) is the time frame for the completion of the new housing projects? NW502E
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- (a) In the 2023/24 financial year, the provincial business plan included 43 new human settlements projects. In the 2024/25 financial year, 11 new projects were introduced, bringing the total to 54 new projects over the two financial years.
(b) For the 2023/24 financial year, the newly initiated projects resulted in the delivery of 5,969 serviced sites and 640 Breaking ...
What total (a) number of employees of her department have been accused as perpetrators of scams and other illegal activity, (b) number of cases and/or complaints have been brought against her department and its employees in this regard and (c) amount did such cases cost her department in the past three financial years?
Response for Parliamentary Question: 746
a) None
b) None
c) N/A
What are the full names of each board member of each entity reporting to her?
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NAME AND SURNAME
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1. Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)
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1. Ms Marina Dumakude (Deputy Chairperson)
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2. Mr Heinrich Giovanni April
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3. Ms Lerato Moamogwa
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2. Housing Development Agency (HDA)
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1. Hosi Pheni Cyprian Ngove (Chairperson)
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2. Dr Lesiba Alex Mahapa
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3. Ms Nalini Maharaj
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4. Mr Mohlatlego Vincent Rabothata (Dept. of Cooperative Governance Representative)
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5. Dr Msizi Reginald Myeza (Dept. of Public ... |
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