The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi will on Friday, 17th April 2026 handover seven (7) houses to military veterans in Jouberton, City of Matlosana Local Municipality.
The housing project is implemented in accordance with the Military Veterans Act, 2011 (Act No. 18 of 2011), which outlines government’s responsibility to support and manage the affairs of military veterans across all nine provinces. The Act further makes provision for a range of benefits to military veterans, including access to housing support.
The handover will be followed by an Imbizo with Military Veterans across the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. This engagement will serve as an important platform for military veterans to engage government on various issues, particular those within the human settlements mandate.
MEC Molapisi will be accompanied by the Executive Mayor the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, Cllr Fikile Mahlophe.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event under the following details:
Part A: Handover of seven (7) houses
Date: Friday, 17th April 2026
Venue: Jouberton
Time: 10h00
Part B: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Military Veterans Imbizo
Date: Friday, 17th April 2026
Venue: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
Time: 12h00
Enquiries:
Director: Corporate Communications & ICT
Ms Dineo Thapelo
Cell: 072 218 2559
E-mail: dthapelo@nwpg.gov.za
Media Liaison Officer
Mr Lerato Gambu
Cell: 076 322 1165
E-mail: lgambu@nwpg.gov.za
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