Towards a Policy Foundation for the Development of Human Settlements Legislation, 2015

Summary

This document outlines the legislative and policy framework required to transform South African housing into sustainable human settlements. It evaluates the historical shift from basic shelter provision to a comprehensive development strategy aimed at dismantling apartheid-era spatial fragmentation. The text identifies critical obstacles, including rising development costs, a dysfunctional property market, and the rapid pace of urbanisation. To address these, the policy proposes integrated spatial planning that ensures citizens live near economic hubs and essential social amenities. Ultimately, the source serves as a strategic roadmap to fulfil the constitutional right to adequate housing by 2030 through institutional reform and diverse subsidy models.