KZN Human Settlements Dept probing claims that RDP housing being sold to foreign nationals
Authorities said they've received various complaints about this fraudulent act.
FILE: RDP homes. Picture: @GP_DHS/X
DURBAN - The Department of Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal said it's looking into the allegations of RDP houses being sold to foreign nationals and vows to act firmly.
Authorities said they've received various complaints about this fraudulent act.
The March in March movement against illegal foreigners in KZN has also written to Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma to intervene.
The MEC's spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, said: "He has offered to act very firmly and decisively against any form of criminality in the interest of innocent communities in KwaZulu-Natal. He has indicated that we are building houses for South Africans who need shelter, not for the generation of profit by greedy and irresponsible individuals."
Sibiya said the department was looking into the alleged use of RDP houses for crime and criminals.
"For the record, the MEC has indicated that as the department, we will never turn a blind eye to complaints and expressions of anger against the alleged use of RDP houses for illegal activities, such as selling drugs and hideouts for hitmen and other criminals."