The Chief Director presented human settlements projects in the district. It was indicated that there were approximately 106 villages in the area of Taung. The area has been identified as being prone to floods. The delegation was informed that in Vryburg Ext 25 in Naledi local municipality there was a project where 1 000 units were approved. Construction of the houses started in 2009, during the time, the municipality was an implementing agent. The project was supposed to start in December 2011 but delayed due to challenges in the appointment of service provider. The project was approved at a total amount of R56.2 million; expenditure was at R540 000 at the time of the visit and the balance of R55.7 million. There were no units completed by the time of the visit. It was reported that tranche payments were made by the province to the municipality. It was reported that 405 units were completed; however the audit revealed that they required rectification. Furthermore, those units were illegally occupied. It was further reported that the district area was challenged by the discovery of traces of dolomite after a borehole had been drilled near the area where development was to take place. The project had to stall until the study of the stern of the dolomite was complete.