Question NW1917 to the Minister of Human Settlements
28 June 2023 - NW1917
Mokgotho, Ms SM to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1) Whether she has been informed of the low quality of houses that are being rebuilt for the displaced persons of Jagersfontein, in the Free State; if not what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what form of intervention does she intend taking a (b) which time frames have been put in this regard?
Reply:
1. (a) The Minister of Human Settlements has not been informed of the low quality of houses that are rebuilt for displaced persons. The National Department of Human Settlements (NDHS) in collaboration with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will undertake physical verifications regarding the quality and structural integrity of the houses and provide further details.
It must also be mentioned that on 9 May 2023, the Deputy President, and other sector departments including the NDHS visited the township of Charlesville, Jagersfontein. According to what is reported and what the team saw on the ground, out of the eight households affected, only three houses have been built by a sponsorship contractor. It is worth noting that the team visited a beautiful big showhouse, which is spacious and of good quality.
(b) It is anticipated that the physical verifications will be completed on or before 30 June 2023, whereafter feedback will be provided to the Honourable Member