First-time home buyers who thought they had finally secured a government housing subsidy are now being left in limbo. Reports suggest funding for the First Home Finance programme has dried up, leaving thousands of approved applicants waiting indefinitely and raising serious questions about government's commitment to expanding access to affordable housing.

The National Briefing · Jul 29, 2026 · 5m

First-time home buyers who thought they had finally secured a government housing subsidy are now being left in limbo. Reports suggest funding for the First Home Finance programme has dried up, leaving thousands of approved applicants waiting indefinitely and raising serious questions about government's commitment to expanding access to affordable housing. But what rights do these applicants have when the state cannot deliver on its promise?

Guest: Edward Molopi - Senior Communications, Research and Advocacy Officer at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute