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Al Jama-ah puts land tenure, housing at centre of election promises

The party launched its election manifesto in Orlando, Soweto on Saturday

Al Jama-ah, the political party, has announced that land tenure rights, title deeds, and the improvement of informal settlements will be their primary focus if elected in the upcoming local government elections. The party unveiled its manifesto in Orlando, Soweto on Saturday, detailing 12 key priorities. Ganief Hendricks, the party's president, revealed that around five million South Africans reside in informal settlements.

The manifesto launch in Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto will outline the party's vision, priorities, and commitments for local government. The party's main emphasis is on addressing community issues. Ganief Hendricks stated that Al Jama-ah has devised a strategy to grant land tenure rights to individuals living in informal settlements.

The concept plan for Joburg, approved 20 years ago, remains unimplemented due to a lack of political will. As the presidential champion for Joburg, Hendricks is currently examining the concept document.

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