Cape Town disputes national government’s affordable-housing funding claims

The City of Cape Town says it has received no national funding for its affordable-housing projects since 2021, despite submitting six qualifying grant bids. Human Settlements Mayco member Carl Pophaim says recent progress has largely depended on City policies and the release of municipal land. The national Department of Human Settlements disputes the claim and points to approvals for three projects: Regent Villas Extension 2 in 2023, Somerset West in 2024 and Salt River Market. The dispute comes as low-income residents face barriers to living near jobs and public transport.