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Women in Human Settlements Sector Dialogue
A sector-wide engagement event where women can participate in shaping policy, influencing institutions, expanding their economic power, and holding the human settlements sector accountable for measurable progress. The dialogue is open to women beneficiaries, government officials, industry stakeholders, and sector entities.
The document's recorded date is 14 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Simelane was speaking at the Women in Human Settlements Sector Dialogue in Johannesburg, on Monday evening, where she was joined by Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala and female Members of Executive Councils (MECs) responsible for Human Settlements.
Places
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reference
GOVNEWS-83988 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Opening Date
1 September 2026
Closing Date
14 August 2026
Access to priority housing assistance for GBVF survivors
Survivors of gender-based violence facing serious housing vulnerability may access a lawful, confidential, and survivor-centred pathway for priority assessment and appropriate housing assistance under a new policy launched on 14 August 2026.
The document's recorded date is 14 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The discussion on GBVF followed the policy direction announced on 14 August, which provides for qualifying survivors facing serious housing vulnerability to have access to a lawful, confidential and survivor-centred pathway for priority assessment and appropriate housing assistance.
40% set-aside target for women in human settlements procurement
Women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate in the human settlements delivery value chain through a 40% set-aside target in procurement, which includes opportunities in sourcing, contracting, payment, and performance reporting.
The document's recorded date is 14 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
She stressed that the target must be reflected in procurement planning, sourcing, awards, contract values, payments and performance reporting.
