Human settlements minister orders Cape Town to halt prime land sale, pending housing probe

Author: Marvin CharlesPublished on: October 14, 2026Country: South Africa

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Human settlements minister orders Cape Town to halt prime land sale, pending housing probe

The human settlements minister has ordered Cape Town to halt the sale of a prime land parcel pending an investigation into housing issues. The move comes amid concerns over transparency and legality of the sale. No specific date has been set for the resumption of the sale, and an inquiry is ongoing to determine if any irregularities occurred.

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