‘Even Bloemfontein has better houses’: DA in Cape Town challenged over ‘lack of dignified housing’

At IOL’s election debate on Thursday, opposition representatives challenged the DA’s claims about affordable housing delivery in Cape Town and questioned the quality of the homes. DA Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews defended the City’s record, saying it had created more affordable housing opportunities than any other municipality, a claim he said was confirmed by the national human settlements minister. NCC representative Fadiel Adams raised concerns about contractors and described Cape Flats homes where residents live in one large room with a toilet. He compared them with housing in Bloemfontein, which he said was more decent despite the city falling apart.