Housing in Southern Africa January 2015

‘There is an opportunity to pilot an Employee Assisted Housing (EAH) scheme within the next few years using various subsidy programmes such as FLISP.’

framework planning and the envi- ronmental impact assessment stages. According to Pillay this will cre- ate 330 000 permanent jobs, require investment of R215 billion, provide 160 000 housing opportunities across the affordability spectrum, offer 1 100 ha of industrial space, 1 200 bed hotel/resort, 10 new schools, social facilities and 4 000 ha of open space. The rates revenue is expected to exceed R3,4 billion annually. In 2001 the population of eThek- wini was 3,09 million and grew at an average annual percentage of 1,13% per annum to reach 3.44 million in 2011 (Statistics South Africa). ■

facilities and 20 primary schools, 10 highs and a number of related pre primary and crèche facilities. The Social Sustainability and Innova- tion Programme (SSIP) is aimed at facilitating economic opportunities for residents in the greater Umhlanga area. “So far so good, but our backlog remains significant,” says Pillay. Beyond Cornubia The newly planned development of Cornubia North will more than double the current housing yield be- ing delivered at Cornubia, by creating a further 30 000 additional hous- ing opportunities. Tongaat Hulett will oversee infrastructure support,

eThekwini Backlog

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Informal Settlements: 262 000 households

Backyard Shacks: 49 000 Traditional Dwellings: 97 000

Estimated Total: 408 000 households

January 2015