The Recent Verdict The River Club development has been given the green light after the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the project, denying the Observatory Civil Association (OCA) the right to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s order. The decision was made on May 16, 2023, and it clears the way for a development project that promises significant benefits to Cape Town.
The Cape Town government and Garden Cities have partnered to provide affordable housing for the city’s residents, with the Greenville Phase 4 project in Fisantekraal, Durbanville, being a notable milestone. The project has recently handed over keys to 28 beneficiaries and aims to complete 1,050 homes for qualified residents and their families by the end of 2025.
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and the Mossel Bay Municipality have teamed up to assist 13 families from Wolwedans, Great Brak River, in Mossel Bay. The families were forced to leave their homes due to the risk of landslides, which led to geotechnical studies by the department.
On May 17, 2023, the Redhill informal settlement celebrated a momentous occasion with the City’s Dido Valley housing development. The beneficiaries, along with local dignitaries, received the first keys to their new homes. The project has a budget of R170 million and includes 600 housing opportunities. Five hundred of these homes are subsidized Breaking New Ground (BNG) houses reserved for Redhill beneficiaries, while the remaining 100 homes are designated for Luyolo land claimants.
The launch of the Maitland Mews Social Housing Project in Cape Town represents a significant development in addressing apartheid spatial planning and supporting the government’s mandate to create jobs and stimulate the economy in South Africa. ### Minister Kubayi highlights the crucial role of the social housing sector
Maitland Mews Social Housing Project: A Sustainable and Accessible Initiative for Western Cape Residents The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (WCDOI) has launched a new social housing project, the Maitland Mews, to provide affordable housing to residents of the province. This 204unit development is a publicprivate partnership project that is situated within a 10 km radius of the Central Business District and connected to the Metro’s transport network. The project aims to provide sustainable and accessible housing to a diverse range of income groups.
The City of Cape Town has taken a significant step in addressing the housing crisis by inaugurating the Maitland Mews social housing development project. The project, located on Voortrekker Road in central Cape Town, offers hundreds of residents safe, welllocated, and affordable housing, providing hope for a brighter future.
The Human Settlements Department, led by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete, will present their key priorities and performance highlights for the 2023/2024 Budget Vote on May 10th, 2023. This event is crucial following recent policy changes, such as the Emergency Housing Programme, which aims to improve the department’s ability to respond effectively and promptly to disasters, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for South African citizens.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed the 2nd Presidential Health Summit at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng, reflecting on the Presidential Health Compact signed four years ago. The summit brought together stakeholders from various sectors to develop short and longterm solutions to challenges facing South Africa’s healthcare system.
The LSDF (Local Spatial Development Framework) for Woodstock and Salt River is a vital plan that will guide the development and growth of the area. The City of Cape Town is requesting the input and participation of the local community, including residents, businesses, and interested parties, to create a plan that fits the needs and desires of the neighborhood.
The City of Cape Town recently held a housing consumer education session for firsttime homeowners in the Dido Valley housing project. The Session aimed to empower beneficiaries with knowledge of their roles and responsibilities as new homeowners. ### Topics Covered in the Session
South Africa faces a severe social housing crisis, with many people living in inadequate and overcrowded conditions. **Dr. Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed**, a recent Ph.D. graduate from Stellenbosch University, has developed a solution to this problem. His innovative woodplastic composite material combines invasive Port Jackson trees with recycled lowgrade plastic waste to create affordable and sustainable housing.
