In Conversation With Terry Ann Van Eck Spokesperson to the MEC of Gauteng Department Human Settlements
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Thembi Simelane, alongside Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements Tasneem Motara, handed over more than 1 000 title deeds and 132 newly built housing units in Lesedi Local Municipality.
The ceremonial handover took place at Obed Mthombeni Sports Ground as part of the national Title Deeds Fridays Campaign — an initiative launched in 2023 to accelerate the issuing of title deeds to beneficiaries of fully subsidised government housing.
Nationally, around 80 000 title deeds have been handed over since the campaign began. In Gauteng alone, government has committed to registering 41 214 title deeds between 2024 and 2029 under the Medium-Term Development Plan. So far, just over 15 000 have been issued.
Why do title deeds matter?
Because they confirm legal ownership, protect residents from unlawful evictions, and allow families to use their homes as economic assets — whether for access to credit, inheritance security, or small business opportunities.
The delegation also handed over 132 housing units at the Impumelelo Mega Project, which is expected to deliver over 6 000 units once complete. Bulk infrastructure such as wastewater systems, reservoirs and sewer upgrades have been included — although electricity constraints in some extensions remain a challenge.
The ceremonial handover took place at Obed Mthombeni Sports Ground as part of the national Title Deeds Fridays Campaign — an initiative launched in 2023 to accelerate the issuing of title deeds to beneficiaries of fully subsidised government housing.
Nationally, around 80 000 title deeds have been handed over since the campaign began. In Gauteng alone, government has committed to registering 41 214 title deeds between 2024 and 2029 under the Medium-Term Development Plan. So far, just over 15 000 have been issued.
Why do title deeds matter?
Because they confirm legal ownership, protect residents from unlawful evictions, and allow families to use their homes as economic assets — whether for access to credit, inheritance security, or small business opportunities.
The delegation also handed over 132 housing units at the Impumelelo Mega Project, which is expected to deliver over 6 000 units once complete. Bulk infrastructure such as wastewater systems, reservoirs and sewer upgrades have been included — although electricity constraints in some extensions remain a challenge.
