Motara tables R6.06 billion budget to restore dignity through housing

By Thapelo Molefe

Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, has presented a R6.06 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year.

“This budget signifies more than just financial planning; it underscores our moral duty to restore dignity, security, and opportunity,” Motara said during her address to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) on Wednesday.

The budget breakdown includes R1.235 billion from the Provincial Equitable Share, R4.826 billion from conditional grants, and an additional R332 million earmarked for sanitation upgrades and managing land occupation issues in critical areas identified by the provincial government.

Motara detailed four primary programs aimed at achieving departmental objectives.

The Administration program, allocated R647 million, prioritises enhancing procurement processes, financial controls, and overall compliance.

The Housing Needs, Research and Planning programme receives R135 million and is geared towards supporting project pipelines, land release and investment in priority development areas. 

The Housing Development programme gets the largest share of