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News and Speeches for Ministry of Human Settlements

Swellendam Railton projects unlock economic opportunities for local SMME’s

26 July 2022

Construction at the Swellendam Railton Housing Development project commenced in September 2021 and the local community is reaping the economic benefits. To date, 60 job opportunities have been created at this project, with 44 of these being women... Read More

Cogmanskloof pass infrastructure project officially opened by Minister Simmers

25 July 2022

On Saturday 23 July, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and Langeberg Mayor, Schalk Van Eeden, officiated the ribbon cutting of the Cogmanskloof Pass in Montagu. Read More

Minister Simmers to officiate opening of Ashton-Montagu infrastructure project

22 July 2022

On Saturday, 23 July, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, will officiate the opening of the Cogmanskloof Pass, in Montagu. Read More

Minister Simmers makes 67 minutes count at New Woodlands farm 694 site

19 July 2022

Earlier this morning, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, joined the rest of the world in commemorating the birthday of the late former South African President Nelson Mandela. Read More

Western Cape Department of Human Settlements contractor framework initiative

17 July 2022

As a result of Covid-19, many of the smaller contractors which serviced the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) were forced to close their doors, leading to a drop in the number of SMME’s on the department’s supplier database. Read More

Minister Simmers officiates the Killarney Gardens Development Sod Turning

13 July 2022

The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers was joined by City of Cape Town (CoCT) Mayco Member Malusi Booi, to officiate the ceremonial sod turning of the Killarney Gardens Mixed-Use Development. Read More

Construction of additional 100 new houses in Lutzville to commence

10 July 2022

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements is proud to announce that, it will soon start with the building work of an additional 100 housing opportunities in Lutzville, which are scheduled to be handed over to residents from the community this... Read More