Questions and Replies
The right of Members to put questions to Ministers is an important part of ensuring the executive authority’s accountability to the Provincial Parliament. Questions may be put to Ministers related to their spheres of responsibility. Replies to questions are either given orally in the House or in writing. The replies to oral questions are recorded in Hansard.
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| Question | Question Number | Date | Question Link |
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Whether he had previously indicated that construction of the housing development on the parcels of land acquired in Hout Bay through the Housing Development Agency was expected to commence in April 2023; if so, why has construction not yet commenced? |
15 | 14 May 2026 | 20876 |
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With reference to his response to the second interpellation on 16 April 2026, in which reference was made to an infrastructure “pipeline” that includes a funding‑alignment phase:
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13 | 14 May 2026 | 20875 |
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(a) What are the current challenges that have an impact on the Province’s ability to address the housing backlog, (b) how is his Department responding to these challenges and (c) what outcomes have these interventions achieved in delivering housing opportunities? |
6 | 14 May 2026 | 20874 |
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Excluding the boots-on-the-ground strategy used in targeting gang violence, organised crime, extortion and drug trafficking: What strategy is the provincial government implementing to (a) address the socio-economic root causes of crime and (b) strengthen intergovernmental coordination on safety? |
1 | 4 June 2026 | 20873 |
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With reference to his reply to question 14 of 14 May 2026:
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7 | 5 June 2026 | 20872 |
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In the light of Child Protection Month 2026, observed throughout May with the theme “Working together in ending violence against children”: What programmes is his Department implementing to strengthen child protection services and to support vulnerable children and their families in our communities? |
6 | 4 June 2026 | 20871 |
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The New York Times reported that up to 70 per cent of residential stock in parts of the city centre of Cape Town is being used for hotels and short-term rentals: Whether his Department has met with the City of Cape Town to discuss this issue; if so, (a) what was the outcome and (b) what is his Department doing to protect access to affordable housing for Western Cape residents? |
5 | 4 June 2026 | 20870 |
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With reference to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for quarter 1 of 2026 that indicates that employment in the Western Cape declined by 24 000 jobs between quarter 4 of 2025 and quarter 1 of 2026, while the province’s unemployment rate increased from 18,1% to 19,6%: What are the primary factors that have been identified by his Department as contributing to the increase in unemployment and the loss of 24 000 jobs in the province? |
4 | 4 June 2026 | 20869 |
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(a) What is meant with the “basket of dignity” when it comes to free basic water and electricity for indigent households and (b) how will this approach improve the quality of life and opportunities for indigent households in the Western Cape? |
3 | 4 June 2026 | 20868 |
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Whether she has engaged with the South African Police Service and the Provincial Commissioner regarding urgent plans to fill vacancies at the ten worst-affected SAPS stations; if so, what commitments were received? |
2 | 4 June 2026 | 20867 |
