He said there was still a waiting list of 124,000 applicants and just four months ago they indicated they would start to process applications that had been there for a long period. He also said the HDC had provided employment opportunities to youths. "The HDC has also embarked on a novel initiative called Colour Me Orange," Moonilal said. "This project provides jobs to 700 young men and women who are working this moment alongside the HDC permanent employees in keeping our communities clean."