Annual Report 2019 - 2020

Summary

This 2019-2020 Annual Report for the South African Department of Human Settlements outlines the government's progress and strategic goals in providing adequate housing and sustainable infrastructure. The document highlights the transition into the Sixth Administration, focusing on spatial restructuring through the identification of Priority Human Settlements and Housing Development Areas. It details the department's financial performance, noting that 98.5% of the budget was spent despite significant cuts and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key initiatives mentioned include the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme, the acceleration of title deed issuance, and the empowerment of women and youth within the sector. The report also provides a comprehensive organizational structure and updates on various regulatory entities and legislative reforms intended to transform the property market. Overall, the text serves as a formal accountability record of the departments efforts to improve the socio-economic livelihoods of South Africans through secure tenure and habitable living environments.