Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has handed over some 197 housing units to beneficiaries at the Jabulani Parcel K Mega Project in Soweto.
The 197 homes are part of a project which will see the construction of 704 units.
The department said the project forms part of efforts to unblock legacy housing developments, accelerate the allocation of completed homes, and prevent unlawful occupation.
“The project had a bit of challenges in relation to electricity connection. The city…has been ready to move in beneficiaries but according to our policy, we need to move you in when there is electricity connectivity and water.
“It’s a mixed development use which will ultimately be accommodating close to 2400…including social housing, first home financing. We have done a demonstration with about eight families,” the Minister said.
She added: "We have had good work from our contractor who’s still on site, continuing with all the blocks.
“We hope these homes bring comfort, joy, dignity and security of tenure.”
Speaking to the beneficiaries, Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements Tasneem Motara sent appreciation to them for having been patient.
“I really want to thank all beneficiaries for being patient. Of all the projects we have in the province, Jabulani Parcel K is the one I get asked about every single week.
“But we said we are going to electrify so that you can take occupation. It has not been easy but…it’s a long process from planning to building and allocation. Beneficiaries of Human Settlements are very special; they are very patient…but today you have your house.
“You are not allowed to rent these houses to other people. If we find somebody in the house that is not the beneficiary, we are going to take them out, we will allocate the house, and you will not have a home. These houses are…supposed to make you a homeowner.”
“You are [also] not allowed to sell your house, it is illegal,” Motara said. – SAnews.gov.za
