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Simelane Defends R34bn Housing Budget Amid Fierce Criticism and ...

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane unveiled a R34 billion budget and five-year plan at Parliament on July 3, 2025, focusing on housing delivery and modernisation.
Simelane faces a criminal investigation for allegedly defrauding Eskom with fake invoices while at Vitrovian, alongside unresolved allegations from her time as Polokwane mayor linked to the VBS Bank scandal.
The DA condemned Simelane's appointment, rejecting the budget due to corruption concerns, stalled housing projects, unresolved title deed backlogs, and criticised President Ramaphosa for inaction.
Glynnis Breytenbach, representing the DA on justice matters, revealed that the SAPS has appointed an investigator to look into the corruption allegations, and emphasized that President Ramaphosa must take decisive steps to address corruption within the ANC.
Despite criticism and investigation, Simelane emphasises completion of blocked projects, accelerating deeds issuance, combating illegal land occupations, and plans for resettlement after recent Eastern Cape floods.

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