p. The capacity of the Housing Development Agency (HDA) to utilise the allocated budget of R49.5 million, since its inception at the beginning of the current financial year. q. Thubelisha and Servcon had ceased to exist and were expected to be replaced by the HDA. The budget indicated funds allocated to Thubelisha and Servcon, and a concern was raised about the responsible body to oversee the function. r. The creation of a unit within the Department to facilitate projects specifically targeted for women and youth. s. The housing cover for military veterans, as there would be a certain quota per province. t. Farm workers needed to be educated with regard to the housing policy and their rights to land. u. The rapid growth of informal settlements, especially in unsafe areas. v. The provision of legislation to assist with the eviction of illegal occupants. w. The budget reflected a decrease in funds allocated to improve the Department's capacity to deal with inter-governmental relations. x. The involvement of the Department in dealing with the mandate of different spheres of Government, specifically with regard to housing. y. The challenges experienced at the N2 Gateway and the Khutsong Resettlement Projects and mechanisms in place to prevent recurrence. z. The decrease in funds allocated to improve the Department's capacity to deal with inter-governmental relations as the needs of the poorest members of society, in terms of land acquisition, were often ignored.