On Thursday, 22 January 2026, the Democratic Alliance (DA) will conduct an oversight visit to assess growing housing pressures affecting communities across Gauteng, where rapid settlement growth is placing strain on land, infrastructure, and basic services.
The oversight will be led by the DA Spokespersons on Human Settlements, Luyolo Mphithi MP and Conrad Poole MP, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC of Human Settlements, Mervyn Cirota MPL, and DA Councillors Faeaza Chame, Rashieda Landis, and Michael Chriton.
Details of the oversight below:
Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Point: Springbok Informal Settlement, Henderson Road, Moffatview
The oversight will cover:
1. Springbok Informal Settlement – Henderson Road, Moffatview
2. Electron Informal Settlement – Southern Klipriversburg Road, Electron
3. Lindokuhle Informal Settlement – Rand Airport Road, Elandspark
4. East Road Informal Settlement – The Hill








