News and Speeches for Department of Human Settlements
Minister to engage Drakenstein Municipality and hand over houses in Vlakkeland
29 September 2020Today, 29 September 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will engage on human settlement matters with the Drakenstein Municipality, as part of his visit to Municipalities within the Cape Winelands District. Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements develops fire safety plan for informal settlement
28 September 2020As part of its Informal Settlement Support Programme (ISSP), the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements in collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch’s Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN), developed a response plan to improve fire... Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to commence Cape Winelands District visit
28 September 2020Tomorrow, 28 September 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will commence with his visit to the Municipalities across the Cape Winelands District. Read More
Create a new heritage in your community
22 September 2020As we stand on the eve of celebrating another Heritage Day across South Africa, the establishments of new communities present us with the opportunity to create a new South African heritage. Read More
66 Residents benefit from Nyanga Housing Development
21 September 2020This past week 66 beneficiaries of the Boystown housing development in Nyanga, moved into their brand-new homes. In total, 116 beneficiaries have benefitted from this project since July 2020. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers engages greater Retreat stakeholders
17 September 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers engaged the relevant Ward Councillors, sub-council and Super Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the Greater Retreat Housing Project. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to greater Retreat stakeholders
16 September 2020Today, 16 September 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will engage relevant the Ward Councillors, sub-council and super Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the Greater Retreat Housing Project. Read More
Belhar CBD housing development enters student accommodation phase
16 September 2020Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says he is pleased that the student accommodation has broken ground at the Belhar CBD project. Read More
Minister Simmers visits Better Living Challenge tutorial filming
9 September 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers visited the filming site of the Better Living Challenge (BLC) tutorials, which is currently underway in Cape Town. Read More
Illegal land invasion delays Human Settlements delivery for most vulnerable
8 September 2020Opinion Editorial by Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers Read More
More Kanana residents receive houses in Forest Village
8 September 2020Yesterday, 10 more residents from the Kanana Informal Settlement in Gugulethu moved into their brand-new homes in the Forest Village development in Eersteriver. Read More
Western Cape Government files intervening affidavit
3 September 2020Today, the Western Cape Government (WCG) filed an intervening affidavit in the Western Cape High Court, requesting that it be allowed to participate in part B of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters’ (... Read More
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal conducts virtual hearings
1 September 2020The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says he is pleased that the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) is using technology to continue assisting residents of the province, given the importance of adhering to the covid-19... Read More
More people’s lives are improved through moving into Forest Village development
31 August 2020Western 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 2020Today 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 2020Tomorrow, 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 2020Yesterday, 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 2020Western 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 2020Tomorrow, 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 2020Tomorrow, 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
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