More than 20 years, some residents of Thembelihle in Johannesburg have been waiting for a government house

For more than 20 years, some residents of Thembelihle in Johannesburg have been waiting for a government house they say they were promised. Today, they are being asked to verify their housing status — with some discovering they are already listed as beneficiaries, despite still living in the informal settlement. The City of Johannesburg says a new R27-billion development could provide a solution, but questions remain over what happened to previous housing projects and the money already spent. Musa Mhlongo reports…