News and Speeches for Ministry of Human Settlements
Minister Simmers welcomes similarities between his & CoCT Mayor Hill-Lewis
30 March 2023Less than 24 hours apart, the consistency in the two spheres of government’s intentions to expedite service delivery and build hope for its residents is evident for all to see. Read More
Provincial Minister of infrastructure delivers maiden budget of R9.8 billion
29 March 2023Today, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, delivered his department’s maiden budget. The Minister tabled the R9.8 Billion budget, which is set to expedite investment and delivery of infrastructure projects in the... Read More
2023/24 Infrastructure Budget - Vote 10
28 March 2023Speaker Deputy Speaker Premier and Cabinet colleagues Honourable Members of this House Guests in the gallery Members of the media Good morning Read More
Minister welcomes investigation into alleged criminal activities by officials
16 March 2023It is with concern and dismay that we learned of the search and seizure operation on the offices of the Mayoral Committee member (MMC) for Human Settlements in the City of Cape Town, Councillor Malusi Booi. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers hands over the first 44 houses of 190 at Transhex
16 March 2023Earlier today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure handed over the first 44 units of the much anticipated 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester. Joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Ald. Read More
Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers to begin handover of 190 Houses in Transhex
14 March 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will begin the handover of 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester on Wednesday 15 March. The Minister will be joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Municipality... Read More
Jubilation all around as Minister Tertuis Simmers handed over new homes
13 March 2023On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Communities of Masakhane and Blompark were showered with keys to their brand-new homes to commemorate Human Rights month. It was a day filled with tears of joy and jubilation for the beneficiaries. Read More
Minister Simmers to visit Overstrand Municipality to deliver new houses
9 March 2023On Friday 10 March, beneficiaries from Masakhane in Gaansbaai will receive keys to their new homes from the Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers. With 150 units completed thus far, the R98 Million project will see the first group of... Read More
Ravensmead resident receives title deed in commemoration of Human Rights Month
7 March 2023Mr. Loon Mackay (73), from Ravensmead Cape Town, became the latest beneficiary to receive the title deed for his home and security of tenure. Read More
Mitchells Plain Social housing project nearing completion
24 February 2023The formalisation of Social Housing Norms & Standards could not have come at a better time for the Western Cape rental property market, as the Regent Villas Social Housing project nears completion. The Regent Villas Extension 1 project is... Read More
Western Cape residents urged to take advantage of over 500 housing opportunities
14 February 2023The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements strongly encourages first-time home buyers to take advantage of over 500 affordable housing opportunities currently available across the province. Read More
204 Social housing units near completion at Maitland Mews project
13 February 2023Construction at the Maitland Mews Social Housing project will be completed at the end of March 2023. The first group of tenants are expected to take occupancy in the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. This development will deliver 204... Read More
Minister Simmers encourages emerging contractors at their graduation in George
6 February 2023Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers attended the graduation ceremony of emerging contractors on CIDB Grade level 1 & 2 in George on Friday, 3 February 2023. The Regional Structure Training Programme piloted in 2022/23 in the... Read More
Blompark development on track to deliver 539 housing opportunities
3 February 2023With 150 houses already delivered since the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers turned the first sod in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai can look forward to an additional 100 brand new homes being completed before... Read More
Minister Simmers rates Gauteng MPL 2 day working visit a success
30 January 2023On Friday, January 27, the Gauteng MPL-delegation for Human Settlements concluded it’s 2 day working visit to the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Simmers welcomes 2-day working visit by Gauteng MPL delegation
25 January 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will be hosting a delegation led by the Gauteng MPL for Human Settlements on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th January 2023. Read More
Western Cape residents warned of online housing scams
5 January 2023The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements strongly urges residents to be aware of online housing scams that request you to pay for government housing assistance. Read More
Over 700 housing opportunities lost due to vandalism and land invasions
21 December 2022In the past 3 years, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements has experienced more than 1600 invasions of land earmarked for human settlement development across the province. During this same period, more than 100 Breaking New Ground (BNG)... Read More
Melkhoutfontein residents become homeowners before the festive season
20 December 2022Today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers handed over keys to the homes of 50 beneficiaries of the Melkhoutfontein project in the Hessequa municipal area, close to Stillbaai, Western Cape. Read More
Melkhoutfontein beneficiaries to spend their first Xmas in newly built houses
19 December 2022On Monday, 19 December, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will hand over the first batch of houses at the Melkhoutfontein Housing Project. Read More
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