News and Speeches for Department of Human Settlements
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal making steady progress with backlog
27 October 2020Between 1 July 2020 and 30 September 2020, the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) has made significant progress in addressing its backlog, by reducing its cases from 1 903 to 1 635. Read More
16 Pniel residents become legal homeowners
23 October 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, along with the Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch, Advocate Gesie van Deventer handed over 16 title deeds to deserving recipients in Simonsberg Street, Pniel. Read More
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal celebrates 20 years
21 October 2020The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says today’s 20- year celebration of the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) clearly demonstrates the significant role they’ve played over the years in ensuring that conflict between... Read More
Celebrating 20 years – The Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal
20 October 2020Today, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements kicks-off celebrations marking the 20th year of the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) in Cape Town. Read More
Khayelitsha residents to receive title deeds from Minister Tertuis Simmers
19 October 2020Today, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will hand over 18 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
18 Khayelitsha residents received title deeds
19 October 2020Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers handed over 18 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
Minister Simmers engages Qolweni community leaders on Bitou housing concerns
16 October 2020Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers met and engaged with the leadership of the Qolweni community about issues around the Qolweni/Bossiesgif housing development. The New Horizon community leaders also joined the... Read More
Bitou Municipality continues to mislead public on Human Settlements matters
14 October 2020I am perturbed by the Bitou Municipality’s persistence to mislead and quite frankly lie to its residents. Read More
Provincial Human Settlements exceeds 1 000 handovers within three months
14 October 2020Between June and September this year, 1 051 qualifying and deserving beneficiaries across the Western Cape have moved into their brand-new homes. Read More
Minister Simmers to engage Qolweni/Bossiesgif Community Leaders
14 October 2020On Thursday, 15 October 2019, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will engage the leadership of the Qolweni community about the ongoing housing issues in the Bitou Municipal area. Read More
Minister Simmers solidifies commitments greater Kosovo and New Woodlands
9 October 2020Recently, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers engaged the relevant Ward Councillors, Sub-Councils and Project Steering Committee (PSC) members of the Greater Kosovo and New Woodlands communities to update the stakeholders about... Read More
A Western Cape housing subsidy that suits your pocket is available
7 October 2020Assisting the most vulnerable in our society, particularly for low-income applicants who want to buy a residential property for the first time, is a primary priority for the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements. Read More
Western Cape committed to integrated communities on World Habitat Day
5 October 2020As World Habitat Day (WHD) is celebrated across the globe today (5 October 2020), Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says his department is fully committed to creating integrated communities, to ensure the reshaping of our... Read More
Minister Simmers concludes visit to Cape Winelands District
1 October 2020Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says that his department’s 3-day visit to municipalities in the Cape Winelands District has helped to ensure that there is a clear understanding of his Department’s planning, budgeting and... Read More
Power Town residents and Sonskynvallei backyard dwellers to become homeowners
1 October 2020Power Town residents and Sonskynvallei backyard dwellers in Mossel Bay to become homeowners Read More
Minister Simmers engages Drakenstein Municipality and more move into houses
30 September 2020Today, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, held an information sharing session on human settlement matters with the Drakenstein Municipality. Read More
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
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