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WEST RAND — The Gauteng Provincial Government has reinforced its dedication to empowering local communities through secure tenure and sustainable human settlements.
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, recently spearheaded a significant community outreach event in the West Rand, successfully distributing 123 title deeds and inaugurating 65 brand-new homes for qualifying residents.
The intervention forms a crucial part of the Seventh Administration’s ongoing mandate to restore the dignity of Gauteng residents by facilitating homeownership and ensuring long-term residential stability.
Expanding Access to Ownership
The day’s proceedings were split across two major regional developments:
- Affri-Village Mega Housing Project: MEC Motara handed over 123 formal title deeds, granting residents absolute legal proof of ownership and secure tenure.
- Westonaria Borwa Mega Housing Project: A total of 65 newly constructed houses were officially transferred to families, marking a monumental step forward in their lives.
Protecting Assets and Guarding Against Illegal Sales
Addressing the ecstatic crowd of beneficiaries, MEC Motara used the platform to highlight the legal weight and responsibilities attached to owning a government-subsidised home. She strongly cautioned recipients against prematurely or unlawfully parting with their properties, stressing that the core objective of the housing program is to build lasting family stability.
“Your house belongs to you, and the title deed is proof of your ownership. But ownership comes with conditions. By law, a subsidised house may not be sold within the first eight years unless it is first offered back to the Department. We do not encourage beneficiaries to sell their homes. Our objective is to create homeowners and give families a secure place to call home,” MEC Motara stated.
Planning for the Future
In addition to property preservation, the MEC urged recipients to take proactive steps toward safeguarding their generational wealth by organizing their legal affairs. She advised beneficiaries to draft valid wills to prevent future domestic disputes and inheritance complications.
“Should a beneficiary pass away, there must be clarity about who inherits the property. I encourage beneficiaries to put their affairs in order by drafting valid wills to protect their families and prevent unnecessary disputes,” added MEC Motara.
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements continues to urge all housing beneficiaries to treasure their homes, understand their legal obligations, and actively preserve these foundational assets to benefit generations to come.
