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Human Settlements
Human Settlements
Housing is a concurrent National and Provincial competency in terms of Part A of Schedule 4, of the Constitution. Section 10 of the Housing Act, Act 107 of 1997, sets out the responsibilities of municipalities in relation to the provision of housing. The Municipality has a human settlements plan that This plan is used to facilitate and assist the Municipality to fulfil the role assigned to it in terms of the National Housing Code. The Human Settlements Department is also responsible for informal settlements.
Contact Details:
Manager: Mr Michael Dennis
Tel: (028) 425 5566
E-mail: michaeld@capeagulhas.gov.za
Physical Address: 1 Dirkie Uys street, Bredasdorp 7280
Overview of Department / Section (What do you do / what is your purpose)
Human Settlements/ Housing:
Access to affordable housing is identified as one of the key priorities in the IDP of the Cape Agulhas Municipality. Shelter is a basic need. Human Settlements must provide shelter, but this alone is not enough. It is a key element in structuring the urban environment. Housing affects the form and performance of settlements across scales.
Settlements should function as one whole workable system of integrated networks and hierarchical systems of interconnecting nodes.
The Council of Cape Agulhas focus on this sentiment to ensure that livable habitats are created to contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of the poor.
Service schedules / working hours
08h00 – 16h30 Monday to Thursday, Friday till 16h00
Bredasdorp Office
Human Settlements/ Housing:
Access to affordable housing is identified as one of the key priorities in the IDP of the Cape Agulhas Municipality. Shelter is a basic need. Human Settlements must provide shelter, but this alone is not enough. It is a key element in structuring the urban environment. Housing affects the form and performance of settlements across scales.
Settlements should function as one whole workable system of integrated networks and hierarchical systems of interconnecting nodes.
The Council of Cape Agulhas focus on this sentiment to ensure that livable habitats are created to contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of the poor.
Human Settlements
Providing services for:
HOUSING PRINCIPLES
Housing development must promote:
– The housing needs of the poor
– Choice of housing and tenure options
– Economic, fiscal, social and financial affordability and sustainability
– Integrated development planning
– Environmental sustainability
– Principles of good governance: transparency, accountability and equitability
– Empowerment through building capacity
– Consumer education and protection
– Socially and economically viable communities
– Safe and healthy living conditions
– Racial, social, economic and physical integration in urban and rural areas
– The effective functioning of the housing market and level playing fields
– Equality in respect of gender, race, creed, class, etc.
– Higher densities and the economical utilization of land and services
– Special needs including those of the disabled and the housing needs of the marginalized including women and other disadvantaged groups
– Community and recreational facilities in residential areas
– Expression of cultural identity and diversity in housing development
– Participation
– Gearing for additional finance and investments from non-government sources
