Question NW2565 to the Minister of Human Settlements
22 September 2023 - NW2565
Makesini, Ms M to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether her department had to approve the provincial expenditure of more than R161,7 million by the Western Cape Government on security in response to allegations of a construction mafia and the illegal occupation of vacant land and homes under construction; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
No, the department does not approve expenditure on security as there is no policy provision for such. The Department is undertaking a review of its existing policies which will inform improvements on the utilisation of the grants.