South Africa's Department of Housing and Anglo Platinum, the world's leading producer of platinum group metals, have signed a deal to build houses for mining employees in the Limpopo and North West provinces. In terms of the agreement signed in Johannesburg last week, Anglo Platinum is to invest R1.4-billion to buy land, and to service the 20 000 housing stands, while the government subsidy contribution is expected to amount to more than R900-million over 10 years. Together with the government contribution, the total investment in the project comes to over R2.5-billion, including social and economic amenities. The 40 square meter houses feature two bedrooms, a kitchen and a living space. Public-private partnerships Housing Department acting director general Kaba Kabagambe said the deal was an example of the government and the...
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