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Collected on 9 September 2026
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Family Units Constructed Inside Hostel Precincts
The municipality has constructed 290 family units within existing hostel areas to improve housing conditions for residents in these zones.
Constructed 290 family units inside hostel precincts
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
PRE-1994
Amounts
R 9 000 000 000
Housing Opportunities for Gap Market (Low and Middle-Income Earners)
The municipality facilitates housing opportunities including both ownership and rental options for low and middle-income earners through its gap market programme.
1893 housing opportunities (ownership and rental) facilitated for the gap market (low middle income earners.
Upgrading or Rebuilding Pre-1994 Housing Units
Residents living in housing units built before 1994 may benefit from upgrades or full rebuilds supported by the municipality’s Human Settlements Unit.
Upgraded or rebuilt 3053 pre 1994 housing units
Free Homes for Qualifying Beneficiaries
The eThekwini Municipality provides free homes to eligible individuals who meet the criteria set by the Human Settlements Unit. These homes are part of the ongoing effort to ensure access to affordable housing as a basic human right.
Built 15 799 free homes for qualifying beneficiaries
