Madam Chairperson, the ACDP would like to speak in support of this budget and acknowledge that the provision of affordable housing for the poor has been and will remain a huge challenge to any government, especially in a climate of rapid urbanisation. Therefore, the need for a national housing database is urgent and we welcome the announcement by the hon Minister on this matter during the Budget Vote debate.
People must be prevented from being able to access the housing subsidy system more than once or in more than one province. Having a national database for housing will be a way of addressing the backlog much faster and preventing duplication of housing.