On the Absa aspect, it is true that an engagement has been made with Absa to ensure that we kick-start the project. So, there are about 800 units that we are going to begin with right now, following the discussions that the Absa development project agency had with senior officials in the department. We are still waiting since the council was supposed to pronounce on the matter in May 2011 so that at least the first 800 units out of the 8 000 can start being built in the process.
But concerning the other issue with regard to continuous engagements with communities, I agree with you that it is very important to do that continuously. That is a responsibility of my Member of Parliament here, the municipality out there and all of us. Thank you.
Plans or allocations in relation to housing construction for Magareng municipality and implementation of plans/allocations
55. Mr R J Tau (ANC) asked the Minister of Human Settlements:
Whether his department has any plans or allocations in relation to housing construction for the Magareng municipality in the Northern Cape; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are these allocations and (b) when will they be implemented? CO271E