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The housing crisis in Cape Town could be reduced if underutilised land, currently occupied by the military, was released for social housing.

From mkhukhu to a news house!

In an attempt to address the ever-increasing building costs, the Department of Human Settlements will increase the subsidy quantum with 29.7% for the 2023/2024 financial year, to help speed up the pace of housing delivery while also addressing the quality of homes provided to beneficiaries.

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says from 1 April 2023, the department will take over the implementation of the emergency housing programme.

DHS announced that all government-provided housing will be fitted with solar panels, as part of an effort to mitigate the impact of load shedding.

Days after his election, Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink has appointed a mayoral committee to help guide the City's focus on service delivery.

Housing Development Agency slammed for inaction

The only reason why Zesa and Eskom executives and their suppliers are not in prison is because they are protected from prosecution by those that benefit from corruption.

SA's current cabinet is the largest in the world and as the nation approaches the 2024 elections, a minimalist cabinet is being called for.

The huge, ‘temporary’ 30-member cabinet President Ramaphosa announced earlier this year is larger than those of many developed countries, even discounting the 36 deputy ministers lurking in the background.