Real Estate Investor Magazine January/February 2024 Edition | Page 55

GAUTENG PARTNERSHIP FUND

The GPF exists to facilitate the development of integrated and sustainable human settlements for communities in Gauteng by raising and managing the capital required for the successful implementation of identified sustainable human settlements .

As a lending institution , GPF provides loans to private-sector developers , the majority of whom are Historically Disadvantaged Individuals ( HDI ’ s ), for the development of affordable rental and student accommodation , and social housing projects . They exist to enhance the lives of people in communities , contributing to creating liveable spaces for Gauteng residents .
Over the past two decades , the GPF has evolved its focus from the implementation of Social Housing to Affordable Rental Housing including Student Accommodation . As at its 20th Anniversary , the GPF ’ s mandate was further extended to include Mega Human Settlements , the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme ( UISP ) and the implementation of the Rapid Land Release Programme ( RLRP ) and Turnkey Development in strategic government owned land in Gauteng .
The GPF collaborates with both private and public sectors to leverage resources for the expedited delivery of affordable housing . Lindiwe Kwele , in her capacity as CEO since January
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