The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala (MP), will on Friday, 27 March 2026, visit Port St Johns, Eastern Cape as part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to strengthening intergovernmental relations, accelerating human settlements delivery, and addressing disaster-related housing challenges. 

During the visit, the Deputy Minister will receive updates on the state of housing projects within the OR Tambo and Port St Johns Local Municipalities. These include, assessing progress in the delivery of houses, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring that municipalities and provincial department account for service delivery commitments.

The visit comprises two parts: a Technical Meeting with the provincial and local leadership and a Community Engagement Session with residents.
DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

PART A: TECHNICAL MEETING
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Time: 09h00 – 11h00
Venue: Port St Johns Local Municipality, Municipal Manager’s Boardroom, Technical Meeting
 

PART B: PART B: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Time: 11h00 – 13h00
Venue: Port St Johns Town Hall, Community Engagement Programme 
 

Enquiries: Tsekiso Machike, Spokesperson to the Minister on 077 410 5050  Tsekiso.machike@dhs.gov.za.
Issued by the Ministry of Human Settlements, Govan Mbeki House 240, Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria