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20 Apr 2020

Minister Sisulu to visit the identified site for re-blocking in Cape Town

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will today, 20 April 2020 visit the Dunoon informal settlements in Cape Town to receive an update on progress made in ensuring that the area is ready for re-blocking (de-densification), should the need arise.

Dunoon is one of the 29 densely populated informal settlements identified across the country for re-blocking to contain the spread of the COVID-19.

The Housing Development Agency (HDA), an agency of the Department of Human Settlements has already secured a piece of land for accommodating households expected to be affected by re-blocking in Dunoon. The identified site is expected to accommodate more than 1000 households.

Details are as follows:

Date: Monday, 20 April 2020 (TBC)

Venue/Area: Dunoon, Cape Town

Time: 13:00

NOTE: Please note that the visit will be confirmed by 12h00