Unlocking strategically situated state-owned land is crucial for catalysing investment in sustainable, interconnected communities, enabling people to live closer to jobs, educational institutions, healthcare services and transport networks.
There are intensified efforts to attract strategic investment partners to advance a transition from traditional housing delivery toward integrated urban development.
This exercise by the Housing Development Agency (HDA) is aimed at reshaping South Africa’s cities, unlocking economic opportunities, and restoring dignity for communities.
“We are focused on creating scalable, bankable developments that deliver both social and economic returns. Together with our investment partners, we can build projects that create lasting impact for communities and future generations,” says HDA CEO Bheki Khenisa.
As the country confronts rapid urbanisation, rising housing demand, spatial inequality, and infrastructure constraints, the HDA says it is positioning human settlements as a key driver of inclusive economic growth and long-term sustainability.
