News and Speeches for Department of Human Settlements
Mitigating against a tough fiscal environment in the wake of interest rate hike
29 May 2023On Thursday, the Reserve Bank unanimously agreed to a 50 basis points increment in the Repo Rate to 8.25%. This translates to a new prime lending rate of 11.75% for our citizens. Read More
R271 million upgrade of the Refinery interchange project is an economic boost
25 May 2023On Tuesday 23 May, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers visited this multimillion roads’ infrastructure project. Read More
Masakh’iSizwe Busary Programme empowers 96 students
22 May 2023On Saturday 20 May 2023, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of the Department of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers officiated at the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme (MiS) bursary awards ceremony. He awarded 96 young people bursaries for the 2023... Read More
Contractor for 13 displaced Wolwedans families in Mossel Bay appointed
18 May 2023The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure together with the Mossel Bay Municipality has appointed a contractor to build new homes for 13 displaced Wolwedans families. The contractor was appointed on Friday 12 May 2023. Read More
Two George infrastructure projects on track to create jobs and empower residents
16 May 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, began the week with oversight visits to two of his department’s key projects in George – the upgrading of the Gwaing Road and a housing project at Metro Grounds site. Read More
Western Cape 204-units Maitland Mews Social Housing Project officially launched
12 May 2023Earlier today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers was joined by the Executive Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis and the National Minister of Human Settlements to launch the 204 units Social Housing project. Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate launch of the R95.9m Maitland Mews Social Housing
10 May 2023On Thursday, 11 May, MEC Tertuis Simmers will be joined by the National Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and her Deputy Minister, Pam Tshwete, to officiate the launch of the Maitland Mews Social Housing Project. Read More
Overberg District Municipality to receive R1.8bn in Infrastructure investment
8 May 2023The Overberg District Municipality has been presented with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Infrastructure budget for the region by Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers. Read More
R260 Million road infrastructure investment provides for safe road usage for all
5 May 2023Days 1 and 2 of the WCG Bicycle Handover Tour saw the team visit and cycle through two of the soon-to-be-completed road infrastructure projects in the Overberg District Municipality. Read More
Minister Simmers commemorates Workers Day and commits to create over 15 000 jobs
1 May 2023In commemoration of Workers’ Day, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, has committed to creating more than 15 000 jobs over the next three financial years. Read More
Minister Simmers and Minister Nzimande launch UWC Unibell student accommodation
25 April 2023On Monday, 24 April 2023, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, along with Minister of Higher Education, Science & Technology officially handed over the state-of-the-art University of Western Cape (UWC) Unibell student... Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate at launch of UWC student accommodation facility
21 April 2023On Monday 24 April, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will join the National Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr. Blade Nzimande. Read More
MEC Simmers claims victory with approval of the Transport Infrastructure Bill
21 April 2023On Thursday, 20th April, the Western Cape Legislature unanimously approved the Western Cape Transport Infrastructure Bill. The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers successfully tabled the draft Bill which will now be sent to the... Read More
Minister Simmers sends heartfelt condolences to the family of former MLO Smith
18 April 2023It is with deep sadness and shock that I learnt of the passing of my former Spokesperson Graig-Lee Smith. In the brief time, I worked with him, he was a gentle and kind person. Read More
Cape Winelands District Municipality endorse Department of Infrastructure budget
17 April 2023On Friday 14th April, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers together with his executive management team visited the Cape Winelands District Municipality. Read More
Minister Simmers to visit Saldanha project and handover title deeds in Citrusdal
13 April 2023On Thursday, 13 April 2023, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, will conduct an oversight visit at the Saldanha Primary construction site. This will be followed with a ceremonial title deed handover in Citrusdal, at the... Read More
Minister Simmers delivers hope in Bitou
5 April 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers remains steadfast in his resolve to building hope through infrastructure projects across the Western Cape. He recently officiated two key events in Plettenberg Bay. Read More
Minister Simmers welcomes similarities between his & CoCT Mayor Hill-Lewis
30 March 2023Less than 24 hours apart, the consistency in the two spheres of government’s intentions to expedite service delivery and build hope for its residents is evident for all to see. Read More
Provincial Minister of infrastructure delivers maiden budget of R9.8 billion
29 March 2023Today, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, delivered his department’s maiden budget. The Minister tabled the R9.8 Billion budget, which is set to expedite investment and delivery of infrastructure projects in the... Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers hands over the first 44 houses of 190 at Transhex
16 March 2023Earlier today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure handed over the first 44 units of the much anticipated 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester. Joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Ald. Read More
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