DEP Human Settlements Annual Report 2016-17

Summary

The provided text comprises excerpts from the Department of Human Settlements Annual Report 2016-17, detailing the department's performance, financial statements, and human resource management. The report outlines strategic goals focused on enhancing efficiency, integrating planning, and increasing housing delivery, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly and women-headed households. It further discusses the challenges faced in providing adequate housing, such as the significant backlog and slow title deed issuance, alongside proposed legislative changes and partnerships with various public and private entities to address these issues. The document also includes an Auditor-General's report, offering an independent opinion on the department's financial position, performance, and compliance with relevant legislation.