Question NW949 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
15 May 2023 - NW949
Zondo, Mr S S to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Whether his department has any programmes in partnership with the Office of the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, the Department of Social Development and the Department of Human Settlements aimed at addressing the resettlement of victims of the 2022 flood disaster in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
In supporting the resettlements of victims of the 2022 flood disaster in KwaZulu-Natal, a total of 05 land parcels measuring 1,5990 hectares from the DPWI portfoilio has been approved for release to the Housing Development Agency (HDA).
DPWI has issued the Special Power of Attorney to the HDA to commence with the planning processes while DPWI is finalising the release of land parcels.