• 1 2 1 Informal Settlements (1 55 6 11 informal structures + 5 1 885 shacks in backward 2001 census)
• Lack of Data on Informal Settlements
• IDPs not aligned to BNG
• Lack of suitable available land
• Capacity of Municipalities to implement projects

• 2 Pilot projects Klerksdorp and Rustenburg 5 000 subsidies each
• To develop detailed programme based on satellite imagery and social economic research

• To integrate housing sector Plans of IDP with BNG

• Land audit to be conducted with municipalities and Dept. of Land Affairs

• Capacity building in line with envisaged accreditation process

Annexure "B"

• Rustenburg- 5000 units

• 3 200 subsidies
• 1 000 social housing
• 800 credit linked
• Community Facilities

• Klerksdorp - 5 000 units

• Stilfontein Fxt 13 and 14 (1181 subsidies)
• Kanana Ext 14(2319 subsidies)
• Jouberton Ext 24 (1 500 Subsidies)
• Community Facilities

• Progress

See Annexure "C" for both projects

The MEC announced two pilot projects for the province, with 5000 units respectively. One for the Informal Settlement Upgrading in Klerksdorp, and the other one for an Integrated Human Settlement in Rustenburg.

3.1.RUSTENBURG INTERGRATED HUMAN SETTLEMENT PILOT PROJECT

The project is to be located on Portion 9 of the Farm Windebeesfontein 274 JQ and on the remainder of Portion 1 Rustenburg Town and Townlands 272 JQ. The purpose of the project is to address the housing backlog problem in the Rustenburg area by means of delivering 5000 residential units and is relatively unique in terms of mixed housing typology that will be provided on an integrated basis. The mixed housing typology includes low cost housing, bonded houses and Rental Houses.

3.1.1.Breakdown of 5 000 units

3 200 Project linked/low cost houses

1 000 Social Housing/ Rental

800 Credit Linked I bond houses

3.1.2.PROJECT PROGRESS: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

All role players are trying their level best to assist as far as possible to expedite the approval of the EIA in order to reduce the time period on the project. Construction cannot commence before completion of the EIA appeal period.

3.1.3.TOWN PLANNING

Layout plan is subject to impacts due to the slime dam from Xtrata Mine as well as the completion of the floodline study. The Project Team has engaged all role players, including the Department of Agriculture Conservation and Environment for the EIA's.

14 3.1.4 SURVEYING & PEGGING

Other aspects I comments:

The contour survey is based on aerial photography obtained from the mines. This information will be checked and confirmed by civil engineers.

3.1.5 GEOTECHNICAL (PHASE I & 2)

Installation of civil services (civil construction) can only commence after approval of the EIA.

3.1.8. APPLICATION REGISTRATION PROCESS (RLM WILL HANDLE)

Application forms will be completed without the registered stand numbers. The stand number will be included on transfer after proclamation.

Plan Center was appointed by RLM for the socio economic survey, applicant list and subsidy administration.

3.1.9. TRANSFERS I CONVEYNCING

5.1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Klerksdorp is one of the densely populated areas with Informal Settlements. There are more than 25000 informal settlements in the area, and with a continuous farm evictions, the numbers are increasing. Owing to the growth of mining areas in Klerksdorp, the following challenges have been identified with informal settlement in the area.

• Location of informal settlements on dolomite areas

• Location of informal settlements on sites proclaimed and reserved for community facilities such as schools

• Location of informal units in backyards of existing properties within formally developed areas.

The following table outlines key objectives and deliverables:

The following table outlines key objectives and deliverables:

The following table outlines key objectives and deliverables:

Progress achieved on key milestones is as follows:

Overall the project is performing satisfactorily. The challenge within the next few weeks is to incorporate outcomes of the socio-economic survey into the planning processes and conclude the planning phase. The Implementation phase will commence immediately thereafter.

B.2. HUMAN RESOURCES I INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

The question of capacity is a serious challenge to housing delivery in the province. The province is currently running 235 housing projects with municipalities at different levels. With a staff complement of 95 out of a 11 5 human resource structure, the Chief Directorate remains very thin on the ground with myriad challenges. Vacant Post have been advertised and the department is still awaiting a response on the funding thereof. Once funds are availed to fill the vacancies, HR will commence with interviews.

B.3. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BNG I CAPACITY

The department's capacity to implement BNG is very slim as explained above. However, we managed to realign our functions in a manner befitting service delivery so as to face the challenges ahead of us. A Project Management Team has been established to do the following:

3.1 PROJECT STATUS

1.1.Number of Houses Build & Outstanding per project.

1.2.Project Value and Expenditure pattern per project.

1.3.Ensure submission of claims monthly per project

1.4 Ensure compliance with EPWP per project.

1.5.Identify and ensure ratification of defects on houses

1.6 Monitor and unblock all projects

3.2. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

1.7.Manage all contracts signed with Developers

1.8.Ensure compliance with contractual obligations

1.9.Give early warning on transgressors

1.10.Ensure compliance with Cash Flows and Process Plans for all projects per Region, per municipality.

B.4. OVERSIGHTIMONITORING & EVALUATION

The department has taken this issue very serious as it impacts directly on our ability to ensure proper service delivery. As indicated above, the question of monitoring and unblocking of housing projects is a priority to our implementation strategy. The Project Teams plays this oversight role and report on weekly basis (every Monday morning). We also work closely with the National Office with regard to our compliance to DORA and relevant policies guiding our Budget and Expenditure. For the financial year 2005/2006, the department has managed to spend in line with its projected monthly cash flow as indicated below.

1.SA HOUSING FUND

The question of Communication is central to our housing delivery plan. Since February 2005, the department embarked on a road show to all municipalities as part of its communication strategy to discuss common issues and challenges relating to housing delivery. A follow-up road show was also done in July to meet with all Developers, Contractors and Project Managers involved in housing delivery. These road shows paved a new picture and provided us with best alternative methods to fast track housing delivery. The following outcomes emerged from our continued communication with stakeholders:

· That municipalities still battle with legacy projects dating as far back as 1995.

· There are perpetual conflicts on such projects and this leads to projects being blocked.

· Processes of awarding contracts were flowed in some cases

· There is poor management of Contractors and Project Managers

· No development and observation of cash flow projections in all projects

· No project process plans for projects (Project Life Cycle with clear time frames).

· In some instances monies transferred by the department to municipalities as developers, has already been spend and no single house has been put up in some projects.

· In some cases, money has been paid to bogus project managers/contractors, leading to protracted litigatory process while the project suffers.

Informed by these, the department resolved to a hands on approach and monitoring and evaluation of projects as indicated above.

External communication with communities at municipal level remains a burning issue. Our observation is that lack of communication leads to communities taking their frustrations to the streets. The department informed municipalities to be proactive and inform their communities about the plans for housing delivery in their respective areas.

B.6. SITE VISIT

The Honorable Minister will visit Alabama Extension 3 Housing Project. The project comprise of 2184 units, of which 1124 houses have been build and a balance of 800 will be completed by October 2005.