The Human Settlements Department, led by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete, will present their key priorities and performance highlights for the 2023/2024 Budget Vote on May 10th, 2023. This event is crucial following recent policy changes, such as the Emergency Housing Programme, which aims to improve the department’s ability to respond effectively and promptly to disasters, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for South African citizens.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed the 2nd Presidential Health Summit at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng, reflecting on the Presidential Health Compact signed four years ago. The summit brought together stakeholders from various sectors to develop short and longterm solutions to challenges facing South Africa’s healthcare system.
The LSDF (Local Spatial Development Framework) for Woodstock and Salt River is a vital plan that will guide the development and growth of the area. The City of Cape Town is requesting the input and participation of the local community, including residents, businesses, and interested parties, to create a plan that fits the needs and desires of the neighborhood.
The City of Cape Town recently held a housing consumer education session for firsttime homeowners in the Dido Valley housing project. The Session aimed to empower beneficiaries with knowledge of their roles and responsibilities as new homeowners. ### Topics Covered in the Session
South Africa faces a severe social housing crisis, with many people living in inadequate and overcrowded conditions. **Dr. Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed**, a recent Ph.D. graduate from Stellenbosch University, has developed a solution to this problem. His innovative woodplastic composite material combines invasive Port Jackson trees with recycled lowgrade plastic waste to create affordable and sustainable housing.