More than 300 municipal councillors, traditional leaders and officials from various Eastern Cape municipalities were awarded certificates upon successful completion of Human Settlements Management short learning programmes undertaken at Nelson Mandela University over the last two years. Partaking in these short learning programmes was part of a capacity-building initiative commissioned to the university by the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements and the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Human Settlements programmes responding to societal needs
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Human Settlements – Here comes the embarrassment for ANC Petitioners
The opposition party in Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC, delivered a petition to the new government on 1 December citing 13 'areas of concern'. Here Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip responds to the rambling petition statement in support of National and Provincial Departments which Trollip says; "... led to assassinations and the loss of millions of rands worth of municipal resources, not to mention the construction of woefully inadequate and sub-standard housing that led to a rectification … [Read more...] about Human Settlements – Here comes the embarrassment for ANC Petitioners
R813 Million budgeted for 8 000 sites
Over 4 000 houses will be built and 4 000 sites serviced in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality by March 2017 at a cost of R813 million, says acting Executive Director for Human Settlements Mandla George. This also includes paying attention to the so-called "Toilet City" in Khayamnandi where 823 units will be built at a cost of R70 million. The upscale in housing delivery follows months of stabilising governance and administrative systems within the Metro's human settlements department … [Read more...] about R813 Million budgeted for 8 000 sites
Corrupt Activities in Metro Human Settlements Department Condemned
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is shocked to learn that almost one third of RDP houses in the Metro are illegally occupied. This was revealed in an agenda to the Human Settlements committee today which relates to the illegal occupancy of RDP homes in a sampling of only two wards and points directly toward a lack of effective controls. If this same equation were applied to the total of 44 000 RDP houses built by the Metro since 1995, then it would appear that some 13 200 RDP … [Read more...] about Corrupt Activities in Metro Human Settlements Department Condemned
R233 Million to East Cape Human Settlements
The Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements has received an additional R233 million to help increase productivity on its housing projects. The additional fund, allocated by the national Department of Human Settlements, was a result of the department changing its service delivery model and reorganising its internal functions to be service delivery oriented. The funding will be used to run projects and translate into value created on site. Department spokesperson Lwandile Sicwetsha … [Read more...] about R233 Million to East Cape Human Settlements
Port Elizabeth and NMB Metro losing out on R37 707 000
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says none of the R300 000 000 in available funds will be transferred to the country's six metros until they have received level three accreditation. To achieve level three accreditation, a municipality is required to have in place financial systems that are compliant with national specifications. A standard subsidy financial administration package, including reporting systems, management information systems and standard accounting procedures are … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth and NMB Metro losing out on R37 707 000
Human settlements has failed to deal with corruption
The IFP has lambasted the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements for its poor record of failing to deal with public officials caught defrauding the state. IFP Spokesperson on Human Settlements, Mr Petros Sithole MP said, "In 2006, 583 Bhisho officials were accused of abusing housing subsidies and in 2008 the Public Service Accountability Monitor took the department to court but nothing came of that. This shows that senior government leaders are not taking corruption seriously, which has … [Read more...] about Human settlements has failed to deal with corruption
Human Settlements Minister, Tokyo Sexwale to Attend Handover of RDP Housing in Chatty
National Minister of Human Settlements Tokyo Sexwale is expected officiate at several strategic events this week in National Mandela Bay. The National Human Settlements Vision 2030 Indaba themed Defining a new path for sustainable settlements and social justice will be held at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (South Campus) on 3 and 4 October. The Minister as well as senior officials from his department will be providing strategic direction at this important gathering. Between 8:00 … [Read more...] about Human Settlements Minister, Tokyo Sexwale to Attend Handover of RDP Housing in Chatty
Will You be Healthier and Wiser in 2011
www.MyPE.co.za: According to the ANC Government improving South Africa's education system, broadening access to tertiary education and accelerating efforts to enhance health care, will be some of the key priorities in 2011. Speaking at the ANC's annual January 8 statement in Polokwane on Saturday, the party's President Jacob Zuma, said while marked improvement in the 2010 matric results was proof that the ANC's plans aimed at improving education were on the right track, more efforts would be … [Read more...] about Will You be Healthier and Wiser in 2011
