Infrastructure

1. (a)(b) No. In an email dated 18 November 2024 the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) indicated that the properties in question were expropriated by the DPWI for educational purposes. In an attempt to resolve the ownership issue, the Department of Infrastructure (DOI), through its Property Planning and Information sub-directorate, conducted a consultation process with the relevant user department to determine whether the properties are still required for educational purposes. In response, the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) confirmed that Erf 28804 Khayelitsha, Erf 12010 Khayelitsha, and Erf 19464 Khayelitsha are still required for educational purposes and should be transferred by the DPWI to the Provincial Government of the Western Cape. Following this confirmation, the DOI’s Property Planning and Information sub-directorate submitted a request to DPWI for the transfer of the aforementioned properties to the Provincial Government of the Western Cape. However, no response has yet been received from DPWI in this regard.
2. This matter was referred to the City of Cape Town as both sites are part of their portfolio of projects. The City indicated that their Human Settlements Department holds weekly “War Room” meetings with Law Enforcement. During these sessions, the Project Manager responsible for the area provides updates on the status of the two sites, including any emerging community dynamics relating to the vacant land. Where necessary, additional Law Enforcement patrols are requested through the War Room to enhance site security. Furthermore, the local community has taken ownership of the proposed project and is actively assisting with monitoring the area to prevent any unlawful land invasions.

(a)(b)(c)(i)(ii)(iii)(aa)(bb) The Department has not conducted an audit of this nature. Many of the projects are legacy projects with historic project information. The Department simply does not currently have the capacity or resources to undertake such an audit