Annual Report 2022 - 2023

Summary

The Department of Human Settlements Annual Report 2022/23 provides a comprehensive review of South Africas progress and challenges in providing housing and sustainable living environments. The document outlines the department's financial performance, noting that approximately 98.1% of its R33.4 billion budget was spent despite economic hurdles like rising inflation and construction sector stagnation. Key initiatives discussed include the First Home Finance programme for the gap market and the Informal Settlement Upgrading partnership, though performance in urban municipalities remained low due to political instability. The report also addresses the Title Deeds Programme and the department's proactive strategies for managing climate-induced natural disasters. Strategically, the department aims to eliminate apartheid-era spatial planning by developing affordable housing near economic hubs and social amenities. Detailed sections on governance, human resources, and audit outcomes ensure transparency regarding the department's internal operations and legislative mandates.