. The current status of the provincial housing database was queried, and whether there was a collaborative link between the three spheres of government? . The lack of capacity in municipalities, and whether how the Province provides assistance to the regional offices and regional team offices? The current situation with regard to the accreditation of municipalities was also questioned. . The installation of services in dense settlements. . The number of informal settlements. . Plans to assist farm worker and or farm dwellers, vulnerable groups and backyard dwellers. . The challenges posed by land shortages and whether the department had conducted a land audit. . Managing challenges related to the beneficiary list. . The status of in-situ upgrading of shacks.