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Gauteng housing crisis deepens as R450m is cut following poor performance

The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Gauteng housing crisis deepens as R450m budget cut follows poor performance

The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

National Treasury halts R1bn in provincial development, infrastructure grants over poor spending

Several South African provinces are set to lose nearly R1 billion in development grants due to non-expenditure, with Gauteng and Western Cape facing the largest cuts.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published