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Climate-Resilient Human Settlements Upgrading (climate adaptation measures)
As part of human settlements upgrading, the Department integrates climate adaptation measures such as flood-resistant infrastructure, improved drainage systems, and resilient housing designs, supported by partnerships with municipalities and civil society.
Climate-Resilient Human Settlements Upgrading strategies integrate climate adaptation measures, including flood- resistant infrastructure, improved drainage systems, and resilient housing designs.
Reference
S NW633
Opening Date
20 March 2026
Formalisation of tenure rights (security of tenure)
The Department states that formalisation of tenure rights is central to ensuring residents receive legal recognition and protection, as part of upgrading and relocation efforts.
Formalisation of tenure rights is central to ensuring that residents are not only housed but also empowered with legal recognition and protection.
Community participation and co-governance in upgrading and relocation
Residents are engaged in decision-making processes so that upgrading and relocation plans reflect their needs and aspirations, strengthening trust, accountability, and sustainability.
Residents are engaged in decision-making processes, ensuring that upgrading and relocation plans reflect their needs and aspirations.
Rights-Based Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (in situ upgrading and relocation)
The Department, through provincial departments of human settlements and metropolitan municipalities, implements an Informal Settlements Upgrading Programme that supports both in situ upgrading and relocation where necessary, including community consultation, emergency and permanent basic services, and security of tenure.
The Department through Provincial Departments of Human Settlements and Metropolitan Municipalities implements the Informal Settlements Upgrading Programme, which facilitates both in situ upgrading and relocation where necessary.
Integrated service delivery in upgrading (water, sanitation, electricity, schools, healthcare)
Beyond housing, upgrading strategies guarantee access to essential services including water, sanitation, electricity, schools, and healthcare facilities, with collaboration across departments and local governments to integrate settlements into broader urban development plans.
Beyond housing, upgrading strategies guarantee access to water, sanitation, electricity, schools, and healthcare facilities, ensuring holistic development.
