Cape Town – ActionSA Johannesburg MMC candidate for Human Settlements, Zandile Dabula, has launched an online reporting portal aimed at identifying the alleged illegal occupation of RDP houses by foreign nationals.
According to a media statement the party said, the platform was created in response to concerns that qualifying South Africans are being denied access to public housing because some government-funded homes are allegedly being unlawfully occupied and used for profit.
Dabula said the portal is intended to expose corruption in the housing allocation system and support efforts to ensure that government housing reaches deserving beneficiaries.
“This online portal marks a decisive step towards exposing corruption that is prevalent in housing allocations, which is characterised by unlawful occupation instead of affording indigent South Africans with the dignity of a place to call home.”
The online platform allows residents to submit their personal details, the location of the alleged unlawful occupation and any supporting evidence. ActionSA said each report will be assessed and, where necessary, escalated for further action.
🚔 ActionSA has officially launched our Online Reporting Portal for the illegal occupation of RDP houses by foreign nationals.
Our portal aims to expose the unlawful occupation and misuse of public housing, helping ensure deserving South Africans have access to homes.
🏠 Report… pic.twitter.com/3498NpsZmR
— ActionSA (@Action4SA) July 22, 2026
The party said that since 1994, millions of South Africans who have followed the required application process have remained on housing waiting lists with allocation letters and reference numbers but without receiving homes.
“This is not the 32 years of democracy that protects the rights and dignity of South Africans as enshrined in the Constitution.”
ActionSA reiterated its position that government housing resources should be protected from abuse and that allocation processes must be transparent, accountable and free from corruption and political interference.
The party argued that the illegal occupation of government housing undermines the rule of law by allowing people who have not followed the required process to benefit from public resources.
ActionSA also acknowledged concerns that residents reporting alleged corruption could face intimidation, saying all information submitted through the portal would be treated confidentially.
“The rule of law cannot be selectively applied, and unlawful occupation should never be rewarded at the expense of law-abiding citizens.”
The party further claimed that the issue extends beyond the RDP housing programme to other government-funded developments, including the Alexandra Renewal Project, Lufhereng Mega Housing Development, Fleurhof Integrated Housing Development and South Hills Mixed Housing Development.
According to ActionSA, despite these projects being intended to reduce Johannesburg’s housing backlog, many qualifying beneficiaries are still waiting to receive homes.
Residents have been encouraged to report alleged unlawful occupation through the party’s online portal.
ActionSA said it remains committed to ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, public resources are protected and qualifying citizens have fair access to government housing.
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Compiled by Glaan Sibuyi
