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Human Settlements deliver title deeds to elderly residents in Piketberg

5 November 2018

Residents in Piketberg, along the West Coast region, were overjoyed when they received their Title Deeds on 1 November 2018 from the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela and Executive Mayor of the area, Ray van Rooy. 

A total of 16 beneficiaries received their Title Deeds, all aged between 40 and 71 years old. The eldest beneficiary, Mrs Sabiena Slabbert (71) expressed her gratitude.” I am very happy to receive my title deed. Thank you.” 

This handover forms part of the Department’s strategic goals to prioritise the elderly with housing opportunities. The hand-over of the title deeds also give people a sense of pride and joy that they are owners of the property they live in. 

Minister Madikizela, encouraged the beneficiaries to take care of their homes; “This title deed is your legal document- proof that you own the house. Look after it and realise the importance of owning your home it is an asset for generations to come” 

Media Enquiries: 

Mrs Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka 
Spokesperson for Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela 
Tel: 021 483 4798 
Cell: 082 953 0026 

 

Mr Nathan Adriaanse 
Director: Communication and Stakeholder Relations  
Tel: 021 483 2868 
Cell: 083 263 1720