The Dido Valley Development in Simon’s Town, South Africa, is a housing project worth R170 million, offering housing opportunities to 600 Redhill and Luyolo beneficiaries. The project represents a symbol of recovery and reparation, enabling the Luyolo community to reclaim their ancestral home in Simon’s Town and catering to the needs of the Redhill community. The City’s comprehensive housing allocation policy ensures a fair and transparent distribution of housing opportunities, with the project set for completion in June 2026.
The South African Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete will hold an imbizo in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on May 12, 2023, at 11:00 am. The purpose of this event is to engage with informal communities and provide feedback on the provision of fundamental services. The gathering follows previous government engagements aimed at addressing community leaders’ concerns.
On the 29th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s inaugural speech as the first president of a democratic South Africa, Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi highlighted the importance of delivering on the promise of a better life through service and economic empowerment. In the face of numerous challenges in the human settlements sector, she addressed the progress and plans for the Department in the 2023/24 financial year.