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Dear Cape Town As Chairperson of the Human Settlements Standing Committee at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, I have written to the provincial Minister for Human Settlements, Tertius Simmers, and national Public Works Minister, Patricia de Lille, for both to account on vacant state-owned properties such as Denel, Culemborg and Wingfield. These land parcels hold …
The DA in the Western Cape welcomes the R19.5 million self-funded increase to the budget for the provincial Department of Human Settlements despite the R23.32 million that has been cut from the Title Deeds Restoration Grant by national government and its directive to not build homes unless express permission is granted. MPP Matlhodi Maseko says: …
It has been revealed that the transfer of Power of Attorney for land identified for housing opportunities in the Bo-Kaap has been delayed by the national Department of Public Works. This was detailed in a parliamentary reply to the DA Western Cape Chairperson of the Standing Commitment on Human Settlements, Matlhodi Maseko. MPP Matlhodi Maseko …
In response to a parliamentary question, it was revealed that in partnership with municipalities and industry stakeholders, the provincial Department of Human Settlements has trained more than 100 emerging contractors in the 2019/2020 financial year, 80% of which are women. The department has also contracted three women-owned companies which are involved in various departmental projects, …
The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape welcomes the ruling by the Western Cape High Court to hold Minister Nkoana-Mashabane personally liable for a third personal costs order against her regarding District Six. This follows the DA in the Western Cape having driven the issue of redevelopment in the area for several years. Matlhodi Maseko, …
Yesterday the Committee for Human Settlements in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament was briefed concerning the issue of land and property invasions in the Western Cape, with a focus on the Cape Metro. Presentations were received from the Western Cape Government (WCG) departments responsible for human settlements and community safety, the South African Police Service …
Scheduled visits to the Matzikama and Cederberg Local Municipalities were thwarted by ANC mayors this week. On Monday, the Chairperson, MPP Matlhodi Maseko, and members of the provincial Human Settlements Standing Committee were in attendance to conduct oversight of Cederberg’s housing initiatives, but the municipality’s executive cancelled the event on the eve before. Earlier, the …
Through a written parliamentary question, the DA in the Western Cape can reveal that the national Department of Human Settlements has effectively eliminated the Title Deeds Restoration Grant programme. The programme’s primary aim was to finance and expedite the eradication of the backlog in the transfer of ownership of houses in subsidy-built human settlements developments. …
Over the weekend, a Khayelitsha Covid-19 health facility was torched by land invaders. The clinic extension was built in record time and set to provide much needed support to local communities impacted by the pandemic. MPP Matlhodi Maseko says: “Although very late to come out in support, we finally do welcome national Minister of Human …
On Sunday, an 8 year old girl of Grabouw passed away after being electrocuted. Criminals in the community have established illegal electricity connections, leading to this tragedy. MPP Matlhodi Maseko says: “The young child was innocently playing in a grass area close to the illegal electric connections in Hillside, Grabouw. These connections are known to …
Through a written parliamentary question, the DA in the Western Cape has learnt that the provincial Department of Human Settlements created a Housing Demand Database (WCHDD) tailored to the needs of municipalities in the province. This secure system enables local governments to safely store applicant information and ensure prioritisation for housing needs takes place accurately, …
The provincial Department of Human Settlements has recently offered some relief to the construction sector and announced permitted activity to resume, provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed. Matlhodi Maseko, MPP says: “Following my letter to the provincial Minister for Human Settlements, Mr Tertius Simmers, I have been informed that human settlements construction, including housing, …
DA WC welcomes new Housing App The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape welcomes the innovative Western Cape Government App. This mobile application provides a digital platform on which our residents can register for a housing application or update their details on the database. Matlhodi Maseko, MPP says: “This housing app comes at a time …
