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On Thursday, Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba handed over 488 title deeds to beneficiaries in Soweto. Many of the faces at the venue were filled with anticipation for a life of home ownership after years of residing in properties they don’t own.
The community hall was filled to capacity, with many expressing their delight ahead of Mashaba’s arrival.
“This is a step in the right direction to restore the dignity our people, especially communities that are disadvantaged as a result of South Africa’s regressive apartheid spatial legacy that has left many dispossessed of home ownership,” said Mayor Mashaba about the significance of the day.
“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. Home ownership empowers our residents by giving them and their families the dignity of a place to call home,” he added.
The City’s title deed delivery is in accordance with the 2017/18 Integrated Development Plan’s priorities to ensure pro-poor development that addresses inequality, poverty and providing meaningful redress.
One of the beneficiaries is 71-year-old Gladys Cebekhulu from Zola, Soweto. Her parents have been residing at the property since 1963. She was born in 1947 and has been living there since.
Mayor Mashaba promised to continue to advocate for the cause for social-political and economic liberties such as these for residents.
The City has set a target to ensure that delivery of title deeds is sped up, they will communicate accordingly.
