Minister Kubayi hosts South Africa – Kenya Affordable Housing Forum to implement MOU on Collaborative Human Settlements Delivery
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the areas of housing and human settlements between South Africa and Kenya, Human Settlements Minister Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi will host the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Alice Wahome and a delegation from the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development of the Republic of Kenya, from 13 to 14 December 2023.
The highlight of the visit is the launch of the South Africa - Kenya Affordable Housing Forum, which will be an opportunity for business and government to explore solutions to the affordable housing sector challenges. The visit will also include high-level engagements between the Minister and Cabinet Secretary, senior officials, and entities on collaboration between South Africa and Kenya.
This collaboration will offer opportunities in the delivery of affordable housing for public and private entities along the entire housing development value chain, from manufacturing, construction, and other infrastructure development related sectors.
Kenyan President H.E William Ruto invited South African business in the affordable housing value chain to explore development opportunities in Kenya, while H.E President Cyril Ramaphosa in turn committed that the South African government would, as part of this cooperation, coordinate the affordable housing sector to take advantage of this invitation and ensure that this is mutually
beneficial for both countries.
Minister Kubayi will be joined by Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Hon. Pam Tshwete, CEOs of Human Settlements Entities and representatives from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and a business delegation.
Day 1:
Photo Opportunity – Bilateral Meeting
Date: 13 December 2023
Time: 11:00 – 11:30
Venue: Minister’s Boardroom, 240 Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Social Housing Project Visit and Media Engagement
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Venue: Townlands Social Housing, Marabastad, Pretoria
Day 2:
Launch of South Africa - Kenya Affordable Housing Forum
Date: 14 December 2023
Time: 09:00 – 12:30
Venue: The Houghton Hotel, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
Social Housing Project Visit and Media Engagements
Time: 14:45 – 15:45
Venue: Riverside View Social Housing Project, Diepsloot, Johannesburg
NOTE: Members of the media who wish to attend and interview the Minister’s and their delegations can contact Isaac.Skhosana@dhs.gov.za or 076 875 5681
Media Enquiries:
Hlengiwe Nhlabathi-Mokota, Spokesperson to the Minister
Cell: 064 754 8426 or
Email: Hlengiwe.Nhlabathi@dhs.gov.za
