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News and Speeches for Department of Human Settlements

Rural Residents Housing Project In Oudtshoorn to be Launched by Madikizela

2 September 2015

A pioneering housing project aimed at delivering housing solutions for rural residents will be launched in Spieskamp, Oudtshoorn by Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela on 4 September 2015 and the Mayor of Oudtshoorn,... Read More

Minister Madikizela to Hand Over Energy Efficient Houses to Delft Beneficiaries

18 August 2015

13 energy efficient houses will be handed over to beneficiaries of the Delft 3 and 5 housing project in Delft today, ensuring they will stay warm in winter without having to incur much heating costs. Read More

Western Cape Excels at National Govan Mbeki Housing Awards

17 August 2015

The Western Cape excelled at the 2015 National Govan Mbeki Awards held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on the evening of 13 August 2015, scooping four first prizes, two second prizes and two third prizes out of a total of 17... Read More

Special Needs Beneficiary to Get First Bricks of Her House Laid by Minister

11 August 2015

In celebrations of Woman’s month in August 2015, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will be laying the first brick of the house of Ms Dunyiswa. Read More

Ministers Madikizela, Grant and Winde to Speak at Cape Construction Conference

11 August 2015

Today 12 August 2015, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will be a member of the Plenary discussion : The realities of doing business in the Western Cape at the third Cape Construction Conference and Trade Expo at the Cape... Read More

Senior Citizens to be the Main Housing Recipients in Swellendam

31 July 2015

A number of senior citizens in Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam will receive their new houses from the Provincial Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela on Monday, 3 August 2015. The 15 beneficiaries who will receive keys are all in their... Read More

Minister Madikizela to Hand Over Title Deeds in Belhar, Cape Town

29 July 2015

This morning 29 July 2015, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will be handing over title deeds to beneficiaries in Belhar, Cape Town as part of the Department’s strategic objective to empower vulnerable citizens through... Read More

Joy as Belhar Residents Receive Title Deed in Their Home from Minister

29 July 2015

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela today visited the home of 78 year old Mr Fuzile Mnweba and his wife Katrina to personally hand over their new title deed for their house. Read More

Delft Title Deeds Handover by Minister Madikizela

23 July 2015

The Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela today handed over 100 title deeds to residents of Delft. Read More

Delft Citizens to Receive Security of Tenure From Minister Madikizela

22 July 2015

Today 23 July 2015, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will be handing over 100 title deeds to beneficiaries in Delft, Cape Town as part of the Department’s strategic objective to empower vulnerable citizens through... Read More

Minister Madikizela Wishes Provincial Housing Awards Winners Well

20 July 2015

The provincial winners for excellence in human settlements delivery have been wished good luck in preparation for the National Govan Mbeki Awards to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on the 13 August 2015. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Devote His 67 Minutes In Strand and Mfuleni

17 July 2015

As part of the Nelson Mandela International Day celebrations tomorrow on 18 July 2015, the provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Mr B.S Madikizela will be devoting his 67 minutes to take part in two events in Strand and Mfuleni. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Launch the Youth Brigade Programme In Mfuleni, Cape Town

22 June 2015

On Tuesday, 23 June 2015, the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Mr B.S Madikizela will launch the Provincial Human Settlements Youth Brigade programme which aims to develop young people to be active participants in the built environment. Read More

Press Conference on De Waal Drive Flats, Cape Town

11 June 2015

In light of the recent media reports around the plans for the De Waal Drive Flats along with the plans for the current tenants of the flats, I’ve decided to call a press briefing to set the record straight. Read More

Human Settlements Radio Campaign

14 May 2015

Saving the Day! The Department is running a radio campaign until 2 June 2015 that highlights some of the safety benefits of the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Program, and also calls for communities to care for the services provided. Read More

Winners Announced at Provincial Housing Excellence Awards

24 April 2015

Winners for excellence in human settlements delivery have been announced at the  2015 Provincial Govan Mbeki Awards held at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in Milnerton, Cape Town on the evening of the 23 April. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Deliver Keynote Address at Housing Awards Tonight

22 April 2015

Government funded excellence in the delivery of human settlements will be honoured at the 2015 Provincial Govan Mbeki Awards to be held at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in Milnerton, Cape Town this evening of the 23 April. Read More

Housing Beneficiaries to Receive Keys to New Homes in Mossel Bay

15 April 2015

Three deserving beneficiaries will receive the keys to their new houses in the KwaNonqaba Housing Project in Khayelitsha, Mossel Bay from Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela tomorrow. Read More

Individual Housing Subsidy Applications Open 3 April 2017 With New Criteria

30 March 2015

NB. Applications for the Individual Non-Credit Linked Subsidy Programme for the Metro area has closed and only applications in the non-metro area will only be accepted. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Make Major Announcement During 2015-2016 Budget Speech

24 March 2015

Today Tuesday, 24 March 2015, the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela will be hosting a media briefing prior to his Budget Speech in the Provincial Legislature.  Minister Madikizela will focus on: Read More

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