The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, will tomorrow, 13 October 2026, deliver a keynote address at a Dialogue on Municipal Infrastructure Sustainable Inclusive Communities co-hosted by UNISA Graduate School of Business and Department of Human Settlements.

Convened under the theme: “Building Blocks of Democracy: The Human Settlements Journey Towards Inclusive Integrated Living”, the dialogue seeks to narrate a journey from housing delivery to inclusive integrated living, explore how municipal infrastructure integration sustains settlements, and chart the next chapter of resilient and spatially just communities.

In her address, Minister Simelane will underscore the importance of effective municipal infrastructure in building sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities. She will also highlight the critical role that infrastructure plays in improving the quality of life of residents, promoting economic development, and advancing the objectives of human settlements and local governance.

Minister Simelane will be joined by academia including Professors. Walter Matli, Ophilia Ledimo, and MMC Human Settlements in the City of Tshwane, Alderman Aaron Maluleke.
Details are as follows:
Date: Tomorrow, 13 October 2026
Time: 18h00
Venue: UNISA SBL Cafeteria Area, Midrand 


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