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What Does RDP Stand for in South Africa?

What Does RDP Stand for in South Africa?

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What does RDP stand for in South Africa?

RDP is an abbreviation of Reconstruction and Development Programme which is South African socio-economic policy framework implemented by the government of Nelson Mandela in 1994.

 

What is the purpose of RDP?

It is a as a response mechanism to remedy the social problems of housing, clean running water and sanitation created by the apartheid government to improve the quality of life of the majority of the population of South Africa.

 

Who qualifies for RDP house in South Africa?

The person must be citizen of South Africa who is above 21 years of age earns an income less than R3501.01 per month and is mentally sound to sign a contract.

What are the essential documents that I must have to qualify?

1. Applicant and/or spouse’s Identity Documents

2. Birth certificates of children

3. Employment contract if employed.

Where can I apply for a government housing subsidy In South Africa ?

A person can apply for housing subsidy from either at the Provincial Department of Human Settlements or the Local Municipality.

How much does it cost to apply for a government-subsidized house?

An applicant will not be charged any fee.

Can I apply for a housing subsidy if I am single and have a child?

Yes. You can apply for a housing subsidy as a single parent if you meet the other required conditions.

Is it legal to sell RDP houses in South Africa?

It is illegal for the beneficiary of a subsidy house to sell it until he/she have lived in it for a minimum period of 8 years.

What are the advantages of RDP houses?

1. It helps reduce crime rate in the country.

2. It help meets the basic needs of a family.

3. It provides security against adverse environmental conditions.

 

 What is the disadvantage of giving RDP houses?

RDP houses is built of energy-inefficient materials that makes its room temperature cooler than its outdoor environment. The cost required to warm up the room can cost up to 66% of occupant’s income.

 

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