This is a guide about the different types of housing and housing programmes that exist in South Africa. It explains what the different types are, what the benefits and problems of each housing programme are, and provides examples of housing projects where each type of housing was developed.
A Pathway to Ownership and Wealth Creation
Submission deadline: 15 July 2026
The catalogue will be launched alongside the 42nd AUHF Annual Conference, to be held in Lusaka, Zambia in November 2026. In line with the theme of the conference, the catalogue will showcase practical examples of how African institutions, entrepreneurs, developers, financiers, governments, NGOs, researchers and technology firms are addressing housing challenges through innovation and collaboration.