The government wants to force private companies and employers to give housing subsidies to their employees, according to a report in the City Press.<\/p>\n
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu wants to change regulations which would see companies become responsible for an employee’s housing if they could not get a home loan.<\/p>\n
“We want to make it almost compulsory for big employers to provide housing for their employees,” said the minister.<\/p>\n
She said the “state was currently providing a service the employers should be providing for their employees”.<\/p>\n
The government is currently “working out” how to approach the proposed policy, and will hold meetings with private employers about the matter.<\/p>\n
Sisulu said churches would not be exempt from her drive to provide housing for South Africans.<\/p>\n
Churches used to play an active role in providing houses for the poor, but now they were “sitting back” and waiting for the government to fill this role, she said.<\/p>\n
“Every Sunday when you preach… you must preach to someone who comes from a decent home, otherwise the word of God falls on inequality.”<\/p>\n
Sisulu also hinted that home owners who employ domestic workers could be compelled to provide accommodation for them.<\/p>\n
The full report is available in the City Press of 31 May 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n E-tolls resistance a hype: Sanral<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you ANC for e-tolls and load shedding: DA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nMore on the ANC and government policy<\/h3>\n