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News and Speeches for Ministry of Human Settlements

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to hand over 500 Title Deeds in Overstrand

3 September 2018

Today, Monday 3 September 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will hand over 500 title deeds to disabled and elderly residents in the broader Overstrand Municipality. Read More

Minister Madikizela To Host 2018 Provincial Annual Govan Mbeki Awards

29 August 2018

Today, Friday 31 August 2018, Provincial Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will honour municipalities, contractors, developers and other stakeholders in the human settlements delivery chain during the Department’s prestigious Govan... Read More

Minister Madikizela Launches Affordable Housing Project in Mitchells Plain

16 August 2018

The Department of Human Settlements in partnership with POVICOM, a recently accredited Social Housing Institution based in the Mitchells Plain area, today l Read More

Minister Madikizela to Launch Multimillion Rand Affordable Housing in M Plain

15 August 2018

The Department of Human Settlements in partnership with POVICOM, a recently accredited Social Housing Institution based in the Mitchells Plain area, today launched the very first social housing project in Mitchells Plain. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Launch Multimillion Rand Affordable Housing in M Plain

14 August 2018

Construction of Phase 1 of the Regent Villas social housing project is expected to begin in September 2018 and will yield 104 units ranging from a Bachelor to a three-bedroom family unit. The total budget for this project is an estimated R38 million. Read More

Human Settlements Joins 100 Homes For 100 Families Nelson Mandela Day Initiative

23 July 2018

In honour of Mandela Day, 18 July 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, and the Head of Department of Human Settlements, Mr Thando Mguli joined forces with the NGO, Habitat for Humanity SA to build 100 homes for 100... Read More

Human Settlements Joins 100 Homes For 100 Families Nelson Mandela Day Initiative

17 July 2018

Tomorrow,  Wednesday 18 July 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, and the Head of Department of Human Settlements, Mr Thando Mguli will honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by handing over houses to elderly residents in... Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to hand over 50 Title Deeds in Delft, Cape Town

20 June 2018

Tomorrow, Thursday 21 June 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will hand over 50 title deeds in Delft, Cape Town as part of the Department’s strategic objective to empower vulnerable citizens through ensuring... Read More

The Department Offers Land to Western Cape Housing Secondary Co-operative

18 June 2018

On Saturday, 16 June 2018, the Department of Human Settlements Head of Department, Thando Mguli addressed the launch of the Western Cape Housing Secondary Co-operatives in Grassy Park. Read More

Western Cape Human Settlements’ on Land Invasions and Housing

14 June 2018

Du Noon, Vrygrond, Hermanus, Mitchells Plain, Parkwood, Ocean View, Gugulethu, Gansbaai – these are some of the areas affected by protests for land and housing in the past 4 months alone. Read More

Madikizela To Brief Media on The Department’s Position On Illegal Land Invasions

11 June 2018

Tomorrow, Thursday 14 June 2018, Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will brief the media on the Department of Human Settlement’s position on the ongoing illegal land invasions across the Province. Read More

Minister Madikizela To Visit Lotus River Informal Settlements

22 May 2018

Today, Tuesday 22 May 2018, Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will visit informal settlements in Lotus River to see for himself the conditions of people living in these settlements. Read More

Minister Madikizela Remains Committed To Resolve Plight of Hermanus Backyarders

21 May 2018

Since the recent land protests in Zwelihle, Hermanus, the Department of Human Settlements has begun a process of land identification which will benefit backyarders in the area. Read More

The Department of Human Settlements Condemns Parkwood Protest

21 May 2018

The Department of Human Settlements strongly condemns the violent protest which erupted in Parkwood this morning. While we respect the people’s right to protest, violence and destruction cannot be tolerated. Read More

Joy as Beneficiaries Receive Title Deeds And Houses In Delft Cape Town

10 May 2018

Media Statement Joint Statement by The National And Western Cape Department Of Human Settlements Read More

Minister Madikizela Starts Housing for Nyanga Backyarders And Disabled Persons

8 May 2018

Today, Tuesday 08 May 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will turn the sod to mark the start of a housing project that will focus on Nyanga backyarders and includes people living with disabilities. Read More

Department of Human Settlements To Hand Over More Than 2000 Title Deeds In Delft

7 May 2018

Minister of Human Settlements NomaIndiya Mfeketo will on Wednesday 9 May 2018 handover houses and title deeds at Delft Precinct 7, N2 Gateway project, Cape Town as part of her Budget Vote activities. Read More

Western Cape Government Calls for Calm Following Siqalo/Mitchell’s Plain Protest

4 May 2018

A delegation of the Western Cape Government led by Premier Helen Zille, Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, Community Safety Minister Dan Plato, Social Development Minister Albert Fritz and other leaders met with various stakeholders... Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to deliver Departmental Budget Vote Speech

26 March 2018

On Wednesday 28 March 2018, the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will deliver his departmental Budget Speech for the Department of Human Settlements, in which he will highlight the budget priorities and allocation of... Read More

Human Settlements and Banks to Sign Memorandum to Accelerate Affordable Housing

2 March 2018

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five financial institutions operating in the affordable housing market. Read More

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