2020 - 2025 NDHS STRATEGIC  PLAN.pdf

Summary

The 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for the South African Department of Human Settlements outlines a comprehensive framework for transforming national living spaces by reversing apartheid-era spatial exclusion. The document details a shift in focus from merely providing houses to developing sustainable, integrated communities that offer access to social and economic amenities. Key priorities include the upgrading of informal settlements, the delivery of affordable rental units, and the acceleration of title deed registrations to ensure security of tenure. The plan also introduces the Human Settlements Development Bank to leverage funding and mandates the use of Priority Development Areas to align public and private investment. Furthermore, the department emphasizes socio-economic transformation by reserving specific portions of infrastructure spending for businesses owned by women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Ultimately, this strategic roadmap serves as a commitment to improving the quality of household life through efficient governance and coordinated intergovernmental action.