Kubayi launches plan to repurpose eThekwini inner city buildings for affordable housing

By Johnathan Paoli

Human settlements minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on Thursday unveiled a strategic plan aimed at repurposing inner city buildings for affordable housing in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal.

She was accompanied by eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba and MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma.

The initiative is part of a broader agenda to revitalize the region’s urban landscape and enhance community well-being.

The announcement follows a crucial meeting focused on evaluating the performance of the province and eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.

The gathering marks the third of its kind under the 7th administration, echoing previous discussions in the Free State and Gauteng regions.

“We agreed that we would get a full report about available government buildings within the city that can be repurposed for affordable housing,” said Kubayi, who has started a series of engagements to review the performance of housing delivery in all metropolitan municipalities in the country.

She added that