The delegation was welcomed by Councillor Maseko of Ward 75. Mr J Sithole ARP Chief Executive Officer briefed the delegation on the progress made by the renewal programme. He informed the delegation that: > there were 1 229 subsidy houses and 1 695 affordable rental stock in Ext 9 (K206). > there were 1 389 RDP (government subsidy) houses in Ext 7. > In Eastbank there was a project to construct 520 affordable rental units with solar systems which would be administered by JOSCHO. > there were 50 RDP (government subsidy) flats in Malboro Flats. The maintenance of the flats was a challenge. The plan was to convert them into rental stock. > there were 96 social housing houses and 286 affordable rental units at M2 Hostel. A contractor who was appointed to finalise the project went bankrupt. > 181 units were built in Ext 8. However, conflict arose between the surrounding communities and hostel dwellers. > Old Alexandra has 350 social houses and is perceived as a violent area. The project manager planned to build 82 temporary relocation units on the nearby vacant land. The challenge is that these hostels have been ignored for several years and the number of people living there has doubled in numbers.