In 2021, the National Department of Human Settlements and its sector partners (Provinces and Municipalities) through MINMEC took a decision to unblock all blocked projects or abandoned projects over a period of three financial years, namely, 2022/23 – 2024/25.
(1) Breakdown of Municipalities with Unblocked Projects
The following table provides a breakdown of the number of the previously blocked 3445 projects per province and the specific municipalities where these projects were located.
Province |
Number of Projects Unblocked |
Municipalities |
Eastern Cape |
133 |
Matatiele, Mbizana, Ntabankulu, Umzimvubu, Amahlathi, Great Kei, Mbhashe, Ngqushwa, Raymond Mhlaba, BCM, NMBM |
Free State |
770 |
Mafube, Metsimaholo, Moqhaka, Masilonyana, Matjhabeng, Nala, Tswelopele, Mangaung |
Gauteng |
216 |
Ekurhuleni, Joburg, Tshwane, Sedibeng, West-Rand, |
KwaZulu-Natal |
302 |
Matatiele, Dannhauser, Newcastle, Ethekwini, NDZ, Greater Kokstad, Umzimkhulu, KwaDukuza. Mhlathuze, Ray Nkonyeni, Msunduzi, Umshwathi, Alfred Duma, Phongolo and uLundi |
Limpopo |
495 |
Aganang, Blouberg, Lepele-Nkumpi, Molemole, Polokwane, Bushbuckridge, Elias Motsoaledi, Fetakgomo, Makhuduthamaga, Giyani, Collins Chabane, Makhado, Mogalakwena, Thabazimbi |
Mpumalanga |
141 |
Bushbuckridge, Mbombela, Nkomazi, Thaba Chweu, Chief Albert Luthuli, Dr JS Moroka, Emakhazeni, Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani, Victor Khanye |
Northern Cape |
164 |
Dikgatlong, Phokwane, Sol Plaatjie, Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong, Hantam, Nama Khoi, Richtersveld, Emthanjeni, Renosterberg, Umsobomvu, Dawid Kruiper |
North-West |
381 |
Kgetlengrivier, Madibeng, Moretele, Moses Kotane, Rusternburg, Matlosana, JB Marks, Mahikeng, Merafong |
Western Cape |
843 |
Breede Valley, Drakenstein, Langeberg, Stellenbosch, Witzenberg, CoCT, Cape Agulhas, Overstrand, Swellendam, Theewaterskloof, Bergrivier, Cederberg |
TOTAL |
3445 |
In line with the Department's ongoing efforts to address the issue of blocked projects, the following table outlines the 100 projects that have been prioritized for intervention in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Province |
No. of Projects |
Municipality |
Budget for Units |
Total Units |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Free State |
41 |
Mafube, Metsimaholo, Moqhaka, Ngwathe, Matjabeng, Nala, Tshwelopele, Mangaung, Dihlabeng, Maluti a Phofung, Setsoto, Kopanong |
74 173 000 |
471 |
Gauteng |
14 |
Joburg, Tshwane, Emfuleni, Mogale |
55 487 888 |
300 |
KwaZulu Natal |
1 |
Ethekwini |
35 |
|
Limpopo |
13 |
Blouberg, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Molemole, Ba-phalaborwa, Fetakgomo, Makhuduthamaga, Thulamela |
7 972 314 |
305 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Northern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
North West |
30 |
Madibeng, Moretele, Rustenburg, Kagisano-Molopo, JB Marks, Naledi, Mahikeng |
84 474 015 |
399 |
Western Cape |
1 |
City of Cape Town |
7 500 000 |
30 |
Grand Total |
100 |
229 607 252 |
1505 |
(2) Measures to Address Poor Contractor Performance and Construction Mafia
The Department acknowledges the concerns regarding poor contractor performance and the disruptive influence of the construction mafia. To address these issues and prevent future project blockages, the following measures and systems are being implemented:
(a) Curbing the 'Evil Element' and Ensuring Beneficiaries Receive their Houses
(b) Identifying and Addressing Potential Blockages in Advance
The Department is dedicated to fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration in the housing sector. By implementing these measures, we aim to create an environment where projects are completed successfully, and beneficiaries receive their homes without undue delays or interference.