Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will convene a meeting on Thursday, 03 October 2024, with Provincial MECs responsible for Human Settlements, Executive Mayors, and representatives from the South African Local Government Association (SALGA).

This meeting marks the second gathering in the 7th administration, aiming to discuss progress made towards implementing the 2024/2025 human settlements priorities.

Central to the discussion will be the prioritization of vulnerable groups in the allocation of houses, the title deeds restoration program, military veterans housing, emergency housing, and an update on the Human Settlements White Paper.

To support these programmes, the department has been allocated over R30.1 billion in conditional grants. The allocated funds will be distributed as follows: R4.5 billion towards upgrading Informal Settlements, R8.7 billion for Metro's Urban Settlements Development Grant, and R13.7 billion transferred to provinces through the Human Settlements Development Grant.

With these resources, the department targets delivering over 20,000 housing units and 35,000 serviced stands to empower individuals to build their own homes.

Additionally, Minister Kubayi will convene a performance review meeting with Free State Province and Mangaung Metro on Friday, 04 October 2024. This gathering follows the successful meeting with Gauteng and its metros in August 2024, marking the second performance review with Provincial Metros.

The media is invited for a photo opportunity, video capturing and doorstep interview as follows:

Date: Thursday, 03 August 2024
Time: 09h00 (members of the media to arrive at 08h00)
Venue: President Hotel and Conference Centre, Bloemfontein

For media Enquiries, contact: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson to the Minister on 082 338 6707 / Terrence.manase@dhs.gov.za or DHS Head of Communications Nozipho Zulu on 078 457 9376 / Nozipho.zulu@dhs.gov.za

Issued by the Ministry of Human Settlements, Govan Mbeki House 240, Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria