The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will launch the rectification programme in Mandlenkosi, Beaufort West, Western Cape with the executive Mayor of Beaufort West, Mr T Prince, on Monday 11 March 2013.
Sixty four (64) houses were erected in the area during the early 1980s, yet many have structural problems. The houses are still owned by the Beaufort West Municipality and they are in a process of transferring the properties to the beneficiaries. The total project cost is R4 805 800.00 for 64 units.
Qualification criteria
The following criteria for rectification are being used.
(a) Only houses occupied by the original beneficiary will qualify for rectification.
(b) Qualification for rectification in terms of this program apply to those houses:
- that are “unfit for habitation”
- where major damage has occurred to the super structures.
- that need to be rectified due to problematic municipal services
- that have structural defects.
All media are invited.
Date: 11 March 2013
Time: 14h00
Place: Mandlenkosi, Beaufort West, Western Cape
For directions please contact:
Mr Zali Mbali
Cell: 083 579 8554
For media enquiries:
Bruce Oom, Spokesman for Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela
Cell : 072 4655 177
Tel: 021 483 6622
E-mail: Bruce.Oom@westerncape.gov.za
