SA grapples with affordable housing

South Africa continues to grapple with affordable housing, with the existence of unsafe mud houses still a critical concern across rural and peri-urban areas.

​Earlier this year, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announced that her department was moving toward innovative modern approaches.

The goal is to deliver adequate, cost-effective housing faster and safer, while also ensuring structures are climate-resilient and scalable.

​This comes at a crucial time, as the country's urban population pushes past the 60 percent mark, piling immense pressure on existing infrastructure.

​Our Economics Reporter, Nothando Magudulela, compiled this report.

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