The Western Cape government announced a major push to expand housing delivery, allocating more than R2 billion to the Human Settlements Department. This comes as residents face rising demand from people moving to the province, highlighted by MEC for Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers’ tabling of a R9.86 billion infrastructure budget for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Simmers presented the budget on Tuesday. It includes over R2 billion for human settlements to speed up housing projects.
Key developments include Welmoed near Stellenbosch. This site will build more than 10,000 houses.
The Ithemba Project in Eerste Rivier will provide around 2,400 housing opportunities. It also includes community facilities and services.
“It is about the acceleration of dignity and opportunity for every citizen of the Western Cape.”
Simmers made this statement during the announcement.
Housing demand is growing in the Western Cape. Simmers said people keep moving to the province.
The government plans to unlock inner-city land. This will bring homes closer to jobs and transport. The sites are:
- Prestwich
- Leeuloop
- Founders Garden
A bulleted list helps readers quickly grasp key development areas without dense text.
Opposition parties believe the province is not keeping pace with housing needs.
New reforms aim to speed up housing delivery. Simmers said they will address dignity and opportunity for residents.
Projects like Welmoed and Ithemba could place people near jobs and transport. Opposition parties point to challenges in matching the pace of demand.
Key Budget and Housing Figures
- R9.86 billion total infrastructure budget
- More than 10,000 houses at Welmoed
- 2,400 opportunities at Ithemba
These stats show the scale of the effort.
The province promises to accelerate housing law reforms. Projects like Welmoed and Ithemba are underway. Simmers expects faster delivery soon.
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