BUDGET VOTES 2023/24

 

MEC Bentley Vass outlined the budget plans for the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. These plans include the construction of 568 houses and installation of 1066 basic engineering services. A large investment will be spent in the mining towns of Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Kgatelopele, Tsantsabane and Khâi Ma.

 

The total budget for the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs total budget is R797 501 000

 

Human Settlements Development Grant (HSDG) allocation of R285 336 000 towards the construction off 568 houses and installation of 1066 basic engineering services. The Department has recently appointed a contractor for the Ou Boks project, work is currently being implemented. We also have the De Aar 2638 Project where we are now handing over houses on completion. We are continuously looking for ways to complete all projects that are white elephants in our communities.

 

A combined total of 5 848 services were delivered during 2022/23 against a target of 2097. A total number of 153 houses were delivered against a target of 274 Through the “Title Deed Friday” programme the Department has been able to accelerate title deed delivery to beneficiaries. An investment of R115 014 302 will be spent in the mining towns of Gamagara, Ga Segonyana, Kgatelopele, Tsantsabane and Khai-Ma. The township establishment process is Kgatelopele Local Municipality will soon commence.