MEC Tasneem Motara unpacks: RDPs, Helen Zille, Human Settlements, Gauteng, EFF, coalitions, ANC

About this episode

Tasneem Motara discusses housing, politics, and leadership challenges in Gauteng, including coalition dynamics and infrastructure issues.

In this in-depth conversation, SMWX sits down with Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, to unpack the realities of housing, politics, and leadership in South Africa. The discussion explores the state of mega housing projects in Gauteng, the challenges of spatial inequality, and the evolving approach to RDP housing. Tasneem also reflects on her journey into politics, the demands of public service, and the personal growth that comes with leadership. The conversation then shifts to Johannesburg’s political landscape, including Helen Zille's campaign, coalition politics, and the ANC’s position in government. A deep dive into coalition instability, ideological divides, and governance challenges provides insight into the current political climate. Finally, the discussion tackles infrastructure, the role of private capital, hostel redevelopment, and how government balances economic growth with social responsibility.

People in this episode

Host: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

Guest: Tasneem Motara

Topics covered

• housing
• politics
• leadership
• coalition politics
• spatial inequality
• RDP housing
• infrastructure

Keywords

• housing
• politics
• Gauteng
• RDP
• coalitions
• Helen Zille
• ANC
• EFF
• infrastructure
• spatial inequality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ANC, EFF

Places: Gauteng, Johannesburg

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