How does the HDA acquire land?

As far as the acquisition of publicly-owned land is concerned, the HDA has set up a process with the different owner and custodian government departments that allows for the transfer and use of identified land and buildings. As far as the acquisition of privately-owned land is concerned, the HDA is currently negotiating for a capital grant from the National Department of Human Settlements, which it will use to purchase land.  The HDA can act as an agent for province or a local authority under a specific funded mandate.