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Ekurhuleni's Clayville housing project has cost R113 million and delivered no homes.

Council recordMayor: Nkosindiphile Xhakaza (ANC). Council run by ANC, EFF, African Independent Congress. From Apr 2024 to Feb 2026.

Decided 30 Jun 2025

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 3 official sources

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 3 official sources

What does the evidence show?

Verified

The Auditor-General expects a big loss unless a new contractor is appointed and the site secured.

Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.

Ekurhuleni's Clayville housing project has cost R113 million and delivered no homes.

Council record

R113m

spent on Clayville, with none of the 452 rental units delivered, the Auditor-General found.

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