Question NW2417 to the Minister of Human Settlements
17 July 2023 - NW2417
Makesini, Ms M to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Given that in July 2026 the KwaZulu-Natal Member of the Executive Council for Human Settlements and Public Works and the Mayor of the Newcastle Local Municipality launched the Siyahlala-la Housing project near Fairleigh in Ward 25, and noting that her department evicted almost 100 families after the residents occupied the houses amd most of them were single mother and women , (a) what alternative solutions were provided for the specified residents and (b) where were they placed
Reply:
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Human Settlements reports that the Siyahlala-la Housing Project near Fairleigh in Ward 25 is currently a subject of an investigation commissioned by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements following allegations of fraud and corruption. Furthermore, 100 housing units within the project have been invaded.
a) No alternative solutions were provided as the provincial department did not evict any families from the project.
b) Not applicable.