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Tshwane residents left behind in housing project

537 people were approved for houses but only 447 were built

Olievenhoutbosch resident Isaac Mohale has lived in a shack for 11 years after his housing subsidy was approved. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee
In 2015, Isaac Mohale was approved to receive a government house in Olievenhoutbosch Extension 60, between Centurion and Midrand. But today he still lives in a shack.
“I visited the offices of the municipality many times and asked about my house,” said Mohale. “The workers of the municipality always told me they would make a plan for me to get a house.”
Olievenhoutbosch Extension 60 was established in 2015, with 759 stands allocated to residents on the housing waiting list. 537 people were approved for housing subsidies. But due to budget constraints, only 447 houses were built.
Mohale is…

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