Simelane pledges support for Free State housing delivery

By Nkhensani Chauke

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has pledged support to the Free State Province in achieving its 2024-2029 housing delivery target.

During her address to the Free State Department of Human Settlements and the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality as part of a nationwide assessment of municipal and provincial human settlement program performance, Simelane said the crucial need for collaboration between provincial departments to tackle the housing backlog and ensure sustainable settlements for Free State citizens.

Simelane acknowledged progress in the province, adding that some contractors are already on site. However, she expressed dissatisfaction with the numerous incomplete projects.

“We are gearing ourselves for the current 2024-2029 Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) to deliver on our mandate. With our limited budget, we are aligning our plans to ensure that we effectively use our allocated budget,” said Simelane

She stressed the critical role of contractors in housing delivery, cautioning those awarded