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Promoting an Inclusive Community through the City’s Human Settlements Roadshow

The City’s Human Settlements Roadshow is an initiative designed to address the human settlement needs of residents across the metro. This proactive approach to community engagement demonstrates the City’s commitment to fostering trust and enhancing the lives of its residents.

Roadshow’s Journey

The roadshow recently embarked on its journey to visit various areas, starting with Kensington today and Philippi next week. It has already brought assistance to residents of Kuils River, Langa, Morningstar, and Westlake. The tour plans to cover Philippi, Gugulethu, Crossroads, and Mamre, with more areas being added to the itinerary in the coming weeks.

Mayoral Committee Member’s Support

Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, expresses his enthusiasm for the roadshow, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interactions as a way to foster trust and ensure effective delivery of services. Pophaim has nearly five years of experience working on the Portfolio Committee and is now eager to engage directly with communities.

Primary Aim

The roadshow’s primary aim is to assist residents with a wide range of human settlement-related issues. These include title deeds (both new and historical), C3 notifications, specific project inquiries, Housing Needs Register applications, tenancy management, affordable housing enquiries, and informal settlement queries.

Roadshow Schedule

Residents can expect to find knowledgeable Human Settlements staff members at various locations, such as civic centers and multipurpose halls, during the roadshow’s visits. For those unable to attend the roadshow events, there are alternative ways to access information and assistance. The schedule for the upcoming roadshow events is as follows:

  • 31 August 2023: Subcouncil 15, 09:00 – 14:00, Kensington Civic Centre, Kensington
  • 5 September 2023: Subcouncil 13, 09:00 – 14:00, Ruth First Hall, Philippi
  • 7 September 2023: Subcouncil 13, 09:00 – 14:00, KTC Hall, Nyanga
  • 12 September 2023: Subcouncil 13, 09:00 – 14:00, Gugulethu Civic Hall, Gugulethu
  • 14 September 2023: Subcouncil 13, 09:00 – 14:00, Crossroads Multipurpose Hall, Crossroads
  • 19 September 2023: Subcouncil 1, 09:00 – 14:00, EDC Hall Wolwerivier Informal Settlement, Old Mamre Road

Alternative Ways to Access Information and Assistance

Residents can also visit a City Housing Office, contact the City’s Call Centre at 021 444 0333, send a WhatsApp message to 064 299 9927, or visit the official website at www.capetown.gov.za.

Promoting an Inclusive Community

With this comprehensive approach to community engagement, the City’s Human Settlements Roadshow is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of its residents. By addressing human settlement needs directly and fostering open communication, the City demonstrates its dedication to building an inclusive, thriving community for all its inhabitants.

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