Updated on Princess Plot Housing Development – Phase 2

By Tahir Sema
Chief Director: Communication Services
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHuS) confirms that the Princess Plot housing development is a joint initiative between the Department and the City of Johannesburg, with the City serving as the primary implementing authority.

Phase 1 of the project was successfully completed, delivering formal housing to qualifying beneficiaries.

The Department has also finalised the necessary planning and technical work
for Phase 2, which is expected to yield approximately 268 additional residential units.

However, the commencement of Phase 2 remains dependent on outstanding municipal processes, including township establishment and the issuing of the required legal instruments by the City of Johannesburg.

These processes fall within the City’s mandate.

As a provincial department, GDHuS plays a supportive and coordinating role in city-led housing developments.

The Department continues to engage with the City and has participated in several technical and intergovernmental engagements aimed at unlocking the project.

The City of Johannesburg is to convene a multi-departmental, city-wide initiative to address outstanding approvals, accelerate Phase 2 implementation,manage the challenges associated with the growth of the informal settlement, environmental issues and issues of
land invasion and illegal occupation.

GDHuS will receive regular updates from the City on progress made through this initiative and will continue to provide technical and administrative support where required.

We remain committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that sustainable and lawful human settlement solutions are delivered to affected community.