Friday, 18 September 2026

Housing finance dominated the episode, with officials explaining access to First Home Finance, rural delivery and plans to broaden support, alongside urgent GBV and public accountability concerns.

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11:28
The NHFC said households earning up to R22,000 can access housing finance through partners, while government is seeking to raise the threshold to R35,000.
10:33
The NHFC reported more than 825,000 housing opportunities delivered, R13 billion disbursed and over R31 billion leveraged from private-sector partners over 30 years.
10:45
First Home Finance applicants earning between R3,501 and R22,000 can apply online; approved applicants use registered builders, with NHBRC enrolment and a five-year structural warranty.
11:50
A rural traditional authority said the programme has helped build nearly 500 houses for working residents, including cleaners and security workers, on land they already occupy.
11:01
A Black Women Caucus-led picket outside Kempton Park Police Station demanded accountability and urgent action after nine women’s bodies were found across Ekurhuleni since July.

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