News and Speeches for Ministry of Human Settlements
Western Cape Government commemorates World Habitat Day with 29 000 opportunities
5 October 2021Since 1985 the first Monday in October, the world over commemorates World Habitat Day. Amongst others, this is to reflect on the provision of adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future... Read More
Qolweni phase 3A 169 project progressing at a steady pace
4 October 2021The Qolweni Phase 3A 169 housing development in Plettenberg Bay, has made significant progress since it was handed over to the Western Cape Depart of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) by the Bitou Municipality on 18 June 2021. Read More
50 Job opportunities already created at Melkhoutfontein housing development
1 October 20211 October 2021 In less than two weeks since its launch, the Melkhoutfontein housing development in the Hessequa Municipal area has already ensured that 50 jobs are created for local residents. Read More
New integrated human settlement development in Railton, Swellendam
30 September 2021The current first phase of the new human settlement development in Railton, Swellendam, which commenced on 19 September 2021, has thus far created 13 job opportunities for local residents. Read More
Play park further enhances upgraded Sibanye informal settlement
29 September 2021Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, officially handed over Sibanye Open Space and Play Area at the Sibanye Informal Settlement in Morreesburg. Read More
Minister Simmers to hand over Sibanye open space and play area
28 September 2021On Tuesday, 28 September 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will hand over the Sibanye Open Space and Play area, at the Sibanye Informal Settlement in Morreesburg, Swartland Municipality. Read More
Increased housing opportunities for the affordable housing market delinked FLISP
21 September 2021The Finance Linked Individual Subsidy (FLISP), is an excellent option to assist first time home buyers within the affordable housing market to become property owners. Read More
Three sod turnings represents the start of new integrated human settlements
20 September 2021Conducting the three sod turnings between this past Thursday and Friday in Blompark, Gansbaai, in the Overstrand Municipality, in Railton, Swellendam and in Melkhoutfontein, Farm 480 – 111, which is located in the Hessequa Municipal area, clearly... Read More
Minister Simmers hands over title deeds in Blue Downs to beneficiaries
16 September 2021Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, in commemoration of National Wills Week, handed over 10 title deeds to beneficiaries in Blue Downs. Read More
Minister Simmers to handover title deeds in Blue Downs
15 September 2021On Thursday, 16 September 2021, in commemoration of South Africa National Wills Week, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will handover title deeds to community members of Blue Downs. Read More
Minister Simmers to conduct a sod turning in Gansbaai
15 September 2021Tomorrow, 16 September 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will conduct a sod turning for the Blompark Housing Development in Gansbaai, which is situated in the Overstrand Municipality. Read More
Get your Wills drafted for free during National Wills Week
14 September 2021The Western Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) urges all its housing beneficiaries to draft their Wills for free during National Wills Week (13-17 September 2021). Read More
Western Cape Human settlements ensuring homes for people with disabilities
3 September 2021As we commemorate “Casual Day” today, which highlights the needs of persons living with disabilities, it is important to highlight the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements’ (WCDoHS) provision of housing opportunities to persons living with a... Read More
Minister Simmers visits informal settlements in the Garden Route
2 September 2021Kwanonqaba in Mossel Bay. These visits were to ascertain how the Informal Settlements Support Programme has improved these living standards of the informal dwellers. Read More
Human Settlements to open a framework for majority female owned contractors
1 September 2021As we come to the end of Women’s Month, I am delighted to announce that before the end of 2021, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) will open a contractors framework that will be geared towards attracting construction companies... Read More
Minister Simmers to conduct sod-turning for Qolweni housing project
30 August 2021Today, Monday, 30 August 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will conduct a sod-turning for the Qolweni Phase 3A 169 Housing project in Plettenberg Bay. Read More
Qolweni sod-turning is the start of improved living conditions
30 August 2021Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers conducted a sod-turning to officially launch the Qolweni 169 Phase 3A Project in the Plettenberg Bay community. Read More
Uniondale learners receive Construction Toolkits as part of Youth Programme
30 August 2021On Sunday, 29 August 2021, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements handed over Construction Toolkits to 8 learners in Uniondale, within the George municipal area. Read More
Uniondale learners to receive construction toolkits as part of Youth Empowerment
29 August 2021On Sunday, 29 August 2021, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements will hand over Construction Toolkits to 8 learners in Uniondale, within the George municipal area. Read More
FLISP in Western Cape ensures youth home ownership
27 August 2021There was great joy today, when the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers handed over 6 Financed Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) homes to beneficiaries who recently acquired their properties in the Conifers/Malibu... Read More
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