Human Settlements
1.[a] When were the families living on private land in the Malagas area relocated there, [b] how many families are currently living there, [c] what is his Departments plans to relocate or house them somewhere in the Swellendam municipal area, [d] what are the details of the agreement or contract entered into with the owner, [e] [i] which school[s] do the children who live there attend and [ii] how do they get to the school[s] and [f] what is the distribution ratio of services to each household;
2. Whether there are any standpipes for water; if no, where do the people get their water from; if so, what are the relevant details?
[a] The families living in the Malagas area were relocated during September 2008. They were assisted through an emergency housing project funded by my department. Prior to being relocated, they lived informally on farms : Vaalkrans, Lemoentuin and Bergplass which is in surrounding Malgas area .
[b] 31 families.
[c] It is not feasible to accommodate them in Malgas as insufficient infrastructure exists for the establishment of a formal township in the area and no municipal land is available for housing in the area.
However, the municipality will provide housing opportunities for the families in Railton at Swellendam where they are currently developing 566 new sites and will roll out further developments in the ensuring years.
[d] There is no formal agreement with the private owner of the farm.
[e] [i] The children attend the Ou Plaas Primary School which is approximately 25 km to 30 km from Malagas.
[ii] The Department of Education has arranged to transport the children to and from school by bus.
[f] Each household is supplied with a water tank which is filled with water by the farmer with a tanker as and when required.
One toilet is provided for every five families.
[ 2] See [f]
