Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale on Tuesday said no housing development should be derailed by political squabbles.
The minister and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille attended a sod-turning ceremony at Phase Three of the controversial Joe Slovo Housing project near Langa in Cape Town on Tuesday.
He said 1 March marks the beginning of a new era for hundreds of residents.
Sexwale and Zille have committed themselves to ensuring the development improves the lives of community members.
Phase One and Two of the initiative, which were marred by allegations of mismanagement and demonstrations, were completed a few years ago.
Phase Three, which is expected to be completed in 2012, will cost government about R400 million.
Close to 3,000 families will benefit from the double story units.
Sexwale pleaded with residents not to allow political interference to derail the development.
- Eyewitness News
The minister and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille attended a sod-turning ceremony at Phase Three of the controversial Joe Slovo Housing project near Langa in Cape Town on Tuesday.
He said 1 March marks the beginning of a new era for hundreds of residents.
Sexwale and Zille have committed themselves to ensuring the development improves the lives of community members.
Phase One and Two of the initiative, which were marred by allegations of mismanagement and demonstrations, were completed a few years ago.
Phase Three, which is expected to be completed in 2012, will cost government about R400 million.
Close to 3,000 families will benefit from the double story units.
Sexwale pleaded with residents not to allow political interference to derail the development.
- Eyewitness News
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