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I am pleased to announce that over the next two weeks, the City will be releasing an additional 601 new title deeds to some of our poorest residents within the City.
The delivery of title deeds forms part of our multi-party government’s commitment to provide safe and affordable housing for the residents of the City.
In the coming 2018/19 financial year, the City aims to release some 3500 title deeds, giving some of our poorest residents the dignity which comes with home ownership.
Home ownership empowers our residents by giving them and their families the security of permanent occupation.
Sadly, the dignity of living in a safe home or the ownership of one remains a pipedream that has washed away the hope of millions of people waiting for service delivery for decades. It is estimated that some 30 000 accommodation units are required in the short term to address the needs of the most vulnerable households.
That is why this administration has dedicated itself to speeding up the delivery of title deeds so that beneficiaries have legal ownership of the property where they reside.
Since taking office, we have delivered 5145 title deeds to the residents of Johannesburg.
The City continues to work tirelessly to rollout the provision of quality housing to residents. It is through working collectively with all sectors of society that residents of the City of Johannesburg will have access to inclusive housing that creates safe, clean and connected communities with access to economic opportunities that transform our communities.
Cllr Meshack van Wyk
MMC for Housing
City of Johannesburg
Media Enquiries:
Willington Simelane
Stakeholder Liaison
Cell: 071 865 2920
Email: wellingtons@joburg.org.za
