Gauteng province planning to convert six hostels into 2 000 family units – Kubayi

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements is undertaking detailed planning for the eradication and conversion of six hostels owned by the provincial department to 2 000 family units, Human Settlements Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi said in a written response to questions in the National Council of Provinces. The provincial department owns the Jeppe, Denver, Murray & Roberts, LTA, MBA and George Goch hostels and provides routine cleaning, major repairs and detailed designs for bulk infrastructure upgrades for these hostels.