JHB looks at innovative ways to deal with housing backlog

By Levy Masiteng 

Following the recent launch of a new social housing project that revolutionises affordable living in Joburg’s CBD, the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joscho) says it has a number of similar housing projects in the pipeline.

Joscho spokesperson Esethu Njenjani told Inside Metros that the upcoming developments included the 50 Durban Street project and the Riverside Phase 3 project in the north of Johannesburg.

Both projects would provide affordable housing to more residents, “continuing our mission of addressing the city’s housing backlog”, he said.

He was speaking after the launch of the Ridge on Abel Street Social Housing Project in Berea over the weekend.

The Ridge offers 155 rental units, 144 bachelor apartments and 11 one-bedroom units. They are all targeted at low- to mid-income residents.

The rental prices for this high-rise social housing project ranges from R1100 to R1900, making it an affordable housing solution for many