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The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, to urgently investigate the Golden Gardens Housing Development in Sebokeng, in the Emfuleni Local Municipality.

Thousands of residents who had to be moved to the Golden Gardens Housing Development from the Kwa-Masiza Hostels are still waiting for homes.

The multimillion rand development which includes the construction of 666 social housing homes and 666 backyard units is riddled with corruption, marred by shoddy work and a series of delays.

This was revealed during an oversight inspection by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Gauteng delegation on Friday, which included Democratic Alliance (DA) representatives.

The delegation further heard that the municipality had promoted a corrupt culture in which houses appear to have been irregularly allocated to people who are not entitled beneficiaries.

Other allegations included the ANC ward councillor leasing out five houses for his own personal gain and some beneficiaries being given two houses, based on political affiliation.

Questions on the project were asked of the Deputy President in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) last week, and even after an oversight inspection of the Golden Gardens Housing Development the NCOP delegation was left with more questions than answers.

The DA calls for a single beneficiary list to be finalised and made public and transparent as a matter of urgency.

Houses must be allocated to those who are in need and were initially earmarked for them.

The minister must immediately institute an investigation and the consequences of wrongdoing must follow where necessary.

Only the DA can bring change that builds one South Africa for All.

Issued by DA