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Minister Thembi Simelane's R100 million flood relief package aims to revolutionise KwaZulu-Natal's housing landscape, combining immediate disaster response with innovative, climate-resilient construction solutions to protect vulnerable communities.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has urged traditional leaders to consider climate change when allocating land for housing, following tragic incidents caused by severe weather.
The City of Tshwane’s Human Settlements has empowered dozens of Soshanguve residents with property ownership rights, while Sedibeng sees hundreds receive title deeds in a Valentine’s Day-themed celebration of home ownership.
MEC Siboniso Duma has reported a disruption in the construction of houses after objections were raised by the community.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements is facing significant community resistance in Shallcross as plans for housing development encounter objections related to service delivery issues.
Maxwell Mbili has been appointed as the new head of KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements, promising to enhance governance and address public needs effectively.
KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Human Settlements has secured an additional R100 million to support the Aloe Ridge Social Housing Project.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements has secured R100 million in funding from the national government to address the problems with the Aloe Ridge Social Housing Project in Pietermaritzburg
This weekend, 50 Soweto residents who had spent years awaiting their title deeds celebrated with city officials, including human settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso and City of Joburg Mayor, Dada Morero during a title deeds hand-over ceremony in Soweto.
This weekend, 50 Soweto residents who had spent years awaiting their title deeds celebrated with city officials, including human settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso and City of Joburg Mayor, Dada Morero during a title deeds hand-over ceremony in Soweto.
Amid a human settlements crisis in the City of Joburg, MMC for human settlements Mlungisi Mabaso, has urged residents to take advantage of an opportunity that many may not be aware of, the chance to collect over 3,000 uncollected and unissued title deeds.
Amid a human settlements crisis in the City of Joburg, MMC for human settlements Mlungisi Mabaso, has urged residents to take advantage of an opportunity that many may not be aware of, the chance to collect over 3,000 uncollected and unissued title deeds.
After losing everything in a devastating fire, the Kekana family of 11 from Soweto received a fully-furnished two-bedroom house through government intervention and community support.
MEC Siboniso Duma inspects flood damage across KZN, highlighting infrastructure improvements and the need for resilience against extreme weather.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma addresses the impact of persistent rainfall on KwaZulu-Natal’s infrastructure, with engineers inspecting critical bridges and roads.
Human Settlements Minister reveals that over R7. 7 billion is required to revive 262 stalled housing projects across multiple provinces, highlighting the challenges faced in the construction sector.
The DA’s Riona Gokool said the party was calling for a complete turnaround strategy for the KZN Department of Human Settlements
KZN Department of Transport conducts inspections on scholar transport, resulting in 47 vehicles being declared unroadworthy, impacting the safety of pupils across the province.
Labour Court Judge Connie Prinsloo rules against the NHBRC’s appointment of Nontuthuko Chiluvane as acting CEO, citing violations of governance principles and internal policies.
KwaZulu-Natal residents are on high alert as the South African Weather Service has issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall. With predictions exceeding 120mm of rain, authorities have warned of potential flooding and infrastructure disruption across multiple municipalities. Essential safety measures have been announced for residents and motorists.
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) said Friday’s storms brought heavy rains, hail and strong winds, partially destroying over 180 houses in affected areas.
At the weekend, the City said their assessments indicated that 130 structures had been destroyed in Masiphumelele, 64 in Nomzamo, 143 in Dunoon, and 150 in Langa, based on early evaluations.
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi commends the swift response of disaster management teams following severe thunderstorms that damaged over 180 houses in the province.
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