1. IHSA PRESENTATION : HOUSING PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE MEETING
IHSA PRESENTATION : HOUSING PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE MEETING. 2nd AUGUST 2005 PARLIAMENT – CAPE TOWN Abram Luruli : President Themba Mthethwa : Acting Executive Director

3. A Bit Of history
The IHSA evolved out of the former “Society of Women Housing Managers”, established in 1941.
In 1959, membership was opened to all housing practitioners.
The IHSA has been instrumental in promoting representivity in all disciplines involved in the housing process.
The IHSA has proactively promoted close working relationships between the public and private sector.

4. Our Vision To be recognized as the housing body that provides
constructive input to housing policy and debates,
regulates and supports the practice and conduct of
housing practitioners in South Africa.

5. Our Mission Statement
The Institute for Housing [IHSA] promotes and facilitates the creation of sustainable housing environments through:
Contribution to housing policy debates and formulation,
Information dissemination, through conferences and
seminars,
Recognition of excellence, through Annual Housing
Awards done at our Annual Conference,
Lobbying.

6. Our Definition Of Housing
The residential environment, neighbourhood, micro district
or environs of the structure including all necessary
services, facilities, equipment and devices needed for the
physical health and social well-being of the family and the
individual.

7. IHSA BOARD President Vice President Honorary Treasurer
Executive Secretary
Chairpersons from Branches ( Provinces )
Any Co opted members

8. RELATIONSHIP WITH MINISTER OF HOUSING
Formal meeting held in April 2005 in Pretoria
Established a formal relationship
Relationship will expand to Provinces

9. CO OPERATION WITH MINISTER OF HOUSING AND IHSA
Co ordinating input from Material Suppliers. 1st meeting held on the 24th June 2005 in Pretoria.
Task Team set up to work on proposals to the Minister – meeting on 12th August 2005.
Broader meeting on 22nd August to consolidate report back to Minister
To co ordinate BEE Groups in the sector
To comment on the Women Quarter allocation in housing delivery and the bottle necks
To comment on The Plan broadly

10. CONCLUSION A structure to work with the Department and Government
A structure to co ordinate community inputs and workshops
A structures to bring together both Private and Public Sectors as Partners
A structure to assist in Breaking New Ground in Housing Delivery
A partner in Housing The Nation

11. E N D
Making ourselves available to be called in anytime to work