News and Speeches for Ministry of Human Settlements | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Human Settlements

More people’s lives are improved through moving into Forest Village development

31 August 2020

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers says, since the beginning of August 2020, 132 deserving and qualifying beneficiaries have moved into their brand-new homes in Forest Village, Eersteriver. Read More

Minister Simmers conducts Covid awareness in George

27 August 2020

Today the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, in his capacity as the Provincial Government’s lead in the covid response for the Garden Route conducted an awareness campaign in Pacaltsdorp and Thembalethu, George. Read More

Minister Tertuis Simmers to conduct Covid awareness in George

26 August 2020

Tomorrow, 27 August 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, in his capacity as the Provincial Government’s lead in the covid response for the Garden Route, will conduct a Covid-19 awareness campaign in George. Read More

Minister Simmers opens Botrivier Community Hall

25 August 2020

Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers officially opened the Botrivier Community Hall (BCH) in Botrivier. Read More

Human Settlements clarifies processes in West Coast District

21 August 2020

Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says after engaging the Bergrivier, Swartland and Saldanha Bay municipalities, there is a clearer understanding of his department’s planning and funding models. Read More

Minister Tertuis Simmers to engage Saldanha Bay Municipality

18 August 2020

Tomorrow, 19 August 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit the Saldanha Bay municipality, while also handing over Title Deeds in Hopefield and Langebaan. Read More

Minister Tertuis Simmers to engage Swartland and Bergrivier Municipalities

17 August 2020

Tomorrow, 18 August 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit the Bergrivier and Swartland municipalities, while also handing over Title Deeds in Riebeek-Wes. Read More

First residents move in to Vlakkeland development in Paarl

12 August 2020

Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, visited and engaged with the first 48 residents who moved into the Vlakkeland development in Paarl. Read More

Women empowerment key focus for Human Settlements

6 August 2020

Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says, the empowerment and creation of more opportunities for women in the human settlements sector, remains a key focus area of his Department. Read More

Protecting land and units from illegal invasions costing millions

5 August 2020

Protecting land and units from illegal invasions costing millions, denying vulnerable 1168 housing opportunities. Read More

Human Settlements processes clarified and handovers in Overberg District

3 August 2020

Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says his department’s week-long visit to the Hessequa Municipality and Overberg District Municipal area has been valuable to all stakeholders. Read More

Adjustment Budget Vote 8

3 August 2020

Speech by Minister Tertuis Simmers 31 July 2020 Venue: Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP)  Read More

Arrest leaders of land invasions

3 August 2020

JOINT STATEMENT BY TERTUIS SIMMERS WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY & ANTON BREDELL Read More

Provincial Human Settlements excluded from Minister De Lille’s strategic project

31 July 2020

I note with concern that the National Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille has completely excluded the Western Cape from her Department’s strategic integrated projects. Read More

Minister Simmers to engage Theewaterskloof and handover houses in Grabouw

31 July 2020

As the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers, continues on his site visits throughout the Overstrand District, he will engage the Theewaterskloof Municipality. Read More

Minister to engage Overstrand Municipality and handover houses in Hawston

30 July 2020

Today, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers will engage the Overstrand Municipality. Read More

Minister to engage Cape Agulhas Municipality and handover houses in Bredasdorp

29 July 2020

Today, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers will engage the Cape Agulhas Municipality. Read More

Minister Tertuis Simmers to visit Hessequa municipal area

27 July 2020

Tomorrow, 28 July 2020, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will conduct visits in the Hessequa Municipal area. Read More

Beaufort West Municipality must return funds spent irregularly

23 July 2020

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlement has sent a second letter of demand for the immediate return of R 1 915 000.00, it provided to the Beaufort West Municipality (BWM) between 2017 and 2018, so that external toilets could be upgraded in... Read More

Minister Simmers condemns attack on Kanana removal truck

23 July 2020

It’s despicable and a complete disgrace that one of the removal trucks used to assist beneficiaries move from the Kanana informal settlement in Gugulethu to Forest Village, Eersteriver, was last night set alight and the driver assaulted. Read More

Pages