Kleinmond Housing Pilot . With the huge backlog and poor quality of government subsidised housing provision, the CSIR-developed alternative technology for low- cost housing proves to be a solution. . The Committee undertook to work with its counterparts in Parliament to encourage the Department of Human Settlements to replicate the model, which could effectively address the challenges experienced in the provision of decent housing. . In the same manner, the Committee would be working towards encouraging the Department of Co-operative Government and Traditional Affairs to promote similarly the CSIR housing model within their local government structures. . These houses, which have a solar geyser, a photovoltaic panel for indoor LED lights, a rainwater harvesting tank and insulated materials used for the roof, thus controlling temperature, can be viable housing options in areas where there is a lack or absence of municipal services. Technology was in effect used to assist municipal infra- structure in Kleinmond. . The Committee is pleased that the DST has commissioned the CSIR to do follow-up monitoring and evaluation of the pilot houses in Kleinmond to assess the viability of the building standard and the impact these houses may have on the quality of life of the occupants. SANSA Space Science . The Committee was generally satisfied with the briefings they received on the SANSA overview and the Space Science's strategic programmes. . The major part of the visit was to view the facilities and meet with the scientists, whom through using their knowledge and capabilities, inspire innovation in an attempt to respond to national priorities.