Govan Mbeki Awards 2014 | Western Cape Government

Govan Mbeki Awards 2014

2014
(Western Cape Government)

The Department of Human Settlements is set to host the provincial Govan Mbeki Awards on the night of 27 May 2014 where the theme is '20 Years of Freedom'.

The ceremony will showcase and inculcate a culture of excellence in the provision of human settlements solutions in the province. The awards also present an opportunity to recognise our sector efforts by showcasing excellent accomplishments and milestones within the programmes that are outlined in the National Outcome 8 with an emphasis on the strategic objectives of the province; PSO 6: Developing integrated and sustainable human settlements.

Competition is encouraged between the various municipalities in the Province for the provision of good quality housing solutions. The assessment process and site visit to the projects submitted is scheduled to take place in early May 2014.

Categories to be adjudicated at Provincial Level

  • Best Priority Project - Nationally
  • Best Finance Linked Subsidy Project,
  • Best Informal Settlement Upgraded Project
  • Best Community Residential Units
  • Best Social Housing
  • Best People’s Housing Process
  • Best Integrated Residential Development Programme
  • And a special Merit Award that recognises students, who were awarded bursaries, completed their studies and are due for placement in the Department.

National Contesting Categories

  • Best Metropolitan Municipality
  • Best Provincial Department in Performance Delivery
  • Best Accredited Municipality
The content on this page was last updated on 30 April 2014