The North West Human Settlements Investment and Alternative Building Technology Summit 2023 is an upcoming event that aims to address the housing challenges faced by the North West province. This summit will bring together stakeholders from various fields to find innovative solutions that can drive sustainable development and improve the living conditions of residents in the region.
Maitland Mews Social Housing Project: A Sustainable and Accessible Initiative for Western Cape Residents The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (WCDOI) has launched a new social housing project, the Maitland Mews, to provide affordable housing to residents of the province. This 204unit development is a publicprivate partnership project that is situated within a 10 km radius of the Central Business District and connected to the Metro’s transport network. The project aims to provide sustainable and accessible housing to a diverse range of income groups.
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.
