First published Oct 14, 2026, 12:09:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:09:15 PM UTC

Simelane maps ways to close housing funding gap

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane called for stronger public-private partnerships and blended finance to address South Africa’s infrastructure financing shortfall, estimated at approximately R4 trillion. She made the call at a municipal infrastructure dialogue in Midrand.

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The dialogue focused on proposed ways to mobilise investment for South Africa’s stated infrastructure financing shortfall.

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