The activation forms part of the broader stakeholder engagement, conducted in partnership with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), the South African Union of Students (SAUS), and the South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training Students Association (SATVETSA). Students had the opportunity to interact directly with Rental Housing Tribunal officials, raising questions about their rights and responsibilities as tenants, and learning how to lodge complaints or report unfair practices more effectively.The initiative aims to empower young tenants by increasing awareness of rental housing legislation, promoting access to dispute resolution mechanisms, and ensuring that students are better equipped to protect themselves against unlawful rental practices. By engaging students at campus level, the Department and its partners are strengthening advocacy for fair housing rights while fostering a culture of accountability within the rental sector. #ServiceDeliveryZA #HousingTheNation

The Rental Housing Tribunal is underway leading the "KNOW YOUR RENTAL RIGHTS" Students Edition Exhibitions at the University of Mpumalanga, Nelspruit Campus. The Exhibitions desks seeks to engage students directly and followedby a Q&A Session at the Great Hall, to provide clarity on issues students are facing and how the Rental Housing Tribunal can Assist. The campaign is being implemented in partnership with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), the South African Union of Students (SAUS) and the South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training Students Association (SATVETSA). #ServiceDeliveryZA #HousingTheNation #GovZAUpdates

♦️HAPPENING TOMORROW ♦️ Student at the University of Mpumalanga are invited to attend the: "KNOW YOUR RENTAL RIGHTS" Campaign, Campus Visit hosted by the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT). 🏫 Venue: The Old Great Hall, University of Mpumalanga, Nelspruit Campus 📅 Date: Tuesday, 06 October 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 – 12:00 Students are encouraged to come and aquire information about their rights and responsibilities as tenants. #ServiceDeliveryZA #HousingTheNation #GovZAUpdates

MEDIA STATEMENT TO: ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS Date: 05 OCTOBER 2026 MINISTER SIMELANE CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO BUILD ADEQUATE, INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, has called for stronger collaboration between government, communities, the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders to tackle the country’s urban challenges and accelerate the creation of adequate, inclusive, and sustainable human settlements. dhs.gov.za/node/2343 #ServiceDeliveryZA #HousingTheNation #GovZAUpdates

MEDIA ADVISORY Date: 05 October 2026 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS TAKES "KNOW YOUR RENTAL RIGHTS" CAMPAIGN TO UNIVERSITIES The Know Your Rental Rights: Student Edition Campaign, led by the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) in partnership with the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT), will host its national student awareness campaign at different Institutions of Higher learning from 06 – 16 October 2026. dhs.gov.za/node/2342 #RentalHousingTribunal #HousingTheNation #KnowYourRentalRights #ServiceDeliveryZA

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥. Urban October is a month dedicated to understanding how we can improve the places where we live. The Department of Human Settlements invites South Africans to explore how better housing, basic services and inclusive planning can build stronger communities. #UrbanOctober #HumanSettlementsMonth #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA

WORLD HABITAT DAY Up to 3.4 billion people lack adequate housing, while 1.1B live in informal settlements and slums. This #WorldHabitatDay will highlight the urgent action needed to make Adequate Housing for All a reality. 📽️Tune in: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k1…

Department of Human Settlements Weekly Calendar 🗓️. #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA #GovZAUpdates #UrbanOctober

IN PICTURES Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, joined by Director-General Dr Alec Moemi, met with the office of Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) to receive a report on its assessment of the Department’s performance, its entities and the human settlements sector. The meeting takes place ahead of the AGSA briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements on the audit outcomes of the financial and non-financial performance of the Department of Human Settlements and its entities for the 2025/26 financial year. #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA #GovZAUpdates

🏘️ 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 🏙️ As we celebrate Human Settlements Month and Urban October, the Department encourages all stakeholders to take part in activities that highlight the challenges and solutions relating to cities, towns, and communities. 🌍 World Habitat Day - 5 October 2026 Theme: "Adequate Housing for All" 🌆 World Cities Day - 31 October 2026 Theme: "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All" #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA

The Director-General of the Department of Human Settlements, Dr Alec Moemi, chaired an engagement between the Department and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). The engagement took place on the final day of the ACHPR’s Promotion Mission to South Africa, which was conducted from 28 September to 2 October 2026. The engagement was attended by a delegation from the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, led by Honourable Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Department to present an overview of housing and human settlements in South Africa, with a focus on the sector’s role in advancing access to adequate housing and promoting human rights. The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and dialogue on human settlements and human rights in South Africa and across the African continent.

PHOTOS: Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane delivered a keynote address at the day 3 of the Planning Africa Conference convened under the theme: “Digital Technologies and Sustainable Futures: Pathway for Urban and Regional Planning in Africa,” at the Century City Conference Centre. "The planning profession also has an important role in addressing the deterioration of some of our inner-city areas. Abandoned, unsafe and unlawfully controlled buildings can present serious risks to residents, surrounding communities and the functioning of the city. Building hijacking and the unlawful exploitation of property must be addressed through appropriate law-enforcement, legal and municipal processes. At the same time, we must distinguish the criminal conduct of those who exploit buildings from the circumstances of vulnerable residents, many of whom have limited access to affordable accommodation." Minister Simelane during her keynote address. The conference provided an opportunity for both SAPI and National Department of Human Settlements to engage different stakeholders to promote inclusive and participatory planning processes aimed at addressing spatial inequalities, housing backlogs, climate-resilient settlements, and sustainable rural and urban development #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA #GovZAUpdates #SAPI

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THEMBI SIMELANE, MP, MINISTER OF HUMAN SETTLEMTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICAON THE OCCASION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN PLANNING INSTITUTE PLANNING 2026 CONFERENCE 01 OCTOBER 2026 CENTURY CITY CONFERENCE CENTRE, CAPE TOWN dhs.gov.za/sites/default/fil… #HousingTheNation #GovZAUpdates #SAPI #ServiceDeliveryZA

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THEMBI SIMELANE, MP, MINISTER OF HUMAN SETTLEMTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICAON THE OCCASION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN PLANNING INSTITUTE PLANNING 2026 CONFERENCE 01 OCTOBER 2026 CENTURY CITY CONFERENCE CENTRE, CAPE TOWN dhs.gov.za/sites/default/fil… #HousingTheNation #GovZAUpdates #SAPI #ServiceDeliveryZA

VIDEO| Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala engages the media on the status of Annadele Farm and land allocation challenges for residents of Dunoon in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape. #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA

MEDIA ADVISORY TO: ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS Date: 30 September 2026 MINISTER SIMELANE TO ADDRESS PLANNING AFRICA CONFERENCE The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, will deliver a keynote address at the three-day Planning Africa Conference convened under the theme: “Digital Technologies and Sustainable Futures: Pathway for Urban and Regional Planning in Africa,” from 29 September to 01 October 2026 in Cape Town. dhs.gov.za/node/2338 #HousingTheNation #GovZAUpdates #ServiceDeliveryZA #SAPI

SERVICES ON WHEELS | Department of Employment and Labour , Department of Home affairs and Eskom are on-site providing information and services to community members at the Dunoon Recreation Centre, City of Cape Town, Western Cape. #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA

PHOTOS | The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala at the technical briefing prior the government service delivery imbizo happening today in Dunoon, City of Cape Town, Western Cape. The Imbizo forms part of national government coordinated efforts to assess service delivery challenges, accelerate interventions and strengthen cooperation among the three spheres of government. #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA