Ms E Ngobeni, Project Manager: Gauteng Department of Local Government and Housing, informed the delegation that 40% of land is dolomite to the extent that there was a possibility of demolishing Natalspruit Hospital due to the warning signs of the dolomite. Some parts are wetlands surrounded by lakes and others were privately owned. The municipality reported that the Minister of Human Settlements visited the area a year ago and offered R25 million for the immediate electrification of the hostels. The national department promised to transfer the money. However, at the time of the visit the money had not yet been transferred. To respond to the mounting pressure from the community, the municipality decided to scrape its reserves and fund the installation of temporary electrification of hostels at a cost of R12 million. . Backyard dwellers