PRETORIA - Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane is defending her department’s latest R34-billion budget, which she tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, amid growing criticism from opposition parties some of whom are calling for her removal.
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The minister has promised decisive action to tackle the country’s housing backlogs and to upgrade informal settlements.
Simelane says one of their key priorities is to address project stoppages, which have slowed progress.
She acknowledged that growth in delivery has been inactive, but insists the department is committed to turning the tide.