| Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is there evidence that projects have been prioritized in other marginalized residential areas (not identified as informal settlements)? | Strong Evidence | Metros should have a strategy of development in other marginalized areas, as these are often areas of informal infill development, including backyards |
IDP 2020/2021 review | The City has a dedicated Upgrading of Marginalised Areas Programme for other priority projects that aim to integrate the city |
| Is there an indication that priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the city's urban network strategy? | Strong Evidence | It is important that informal settlements benefit from the renewed focus on infrastructure expenditure in the urban network. |
IDP 2020/2021 review | There are inofrmal settlements identified for upgrading located in the Orange Consolidation Zone |
| Is there evidence that the majority of priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the urban network? | Partial Evidence | The extent to which prioritised projects are included in the urban network. |
IDP 2020/2021 review | It is unclear whether the majority of upgrading projects are located in the urban network |
| Does the city council have a land release strategy in place? Or is there a strategy being compiled? | Partial Evidence | An overarching strategy for land acquisition and release for housing and informal settlements indicates forward planning |
BEPP 2019/20 | |
| What are the components of the land release strategy? | Partial Evidence | Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy. |
BEPP 2019/20 | |
| Is there a clear indication that the city government has adopted a land strategy with regards to informal settlements? | Strong Evidence | Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents. |
IDP 2020/2021 review | Rapid Land Release Programme (RLRP) |
| Have risks of unlawful land occupations been identified? | Partial Evidence | Risks of unlawful land occupations often times justify anti-poor policies |
IDP 2020/2021 review | A decisive programme to contain and prevent the illegal invasion of land will be implemented. Plans to establish a Rapid Land Invasion Unit |
| What is the nature of the land strategy with regards to informal settlement upgrading? | Strong Evidence | Is the land strategy preventative or enabling in nature? |
IDP 2020/2021 review | 100,000 serviced stands to be delivered during the MTSF period |
| Has a department / service provided been identified to take responsibility of the strategy? | No Evidence | Institutional capacity is needed to manage the land strategy. |
IDP 2020/2021 review | This is unclear |