The Mamelodi hostels, according to residents, are completely dilapidated, and is home to around 10,000 people.
According to the chairperson of the Mamelodi hostels, Daniel Sello, this equates to around 16 people crammed into each room.
With the completion date of the project expected to be in June, Sisulu said it was important to begin the project immediately. Each unit costs around R60,000 to build and the Mamelodi hostel will consist of single and family units, according to Sisulu’s department.
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