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Eradication of shacks not possible by 2014, say officials
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA
Published: 2009/07/14 07:03:41 AM

THE Gauteng housing department has admitted that its goal of eradicating shacks by 2014 is becoming impossible to reach.

Department head Manching Monana yesterday said that for this goal to be achieved the department would have to build 200000 houses a year. She said the department provided about 64000 houses last year — exceeding its target of 58000 — and this year planned to deliver 28000 units, but this may be cut to 12000 due to budget constraints.