Despatch housing project halted by “political tensions”: An occupier said they began erecting shacks on the property in Kings Town township after other people from Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage occupied the [incomplete toilet structures]. One of the ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Celebrate every step with the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer: Dr Lee, who is a divisional head at Volkswagen South Africa in Uitenhage, says she is looking forward to her first year as brand ambassador for what … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Despatch housing project halted by “political tensions”
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Mthatha News: Villagers march for RDP housing
Villagers march for RDP housing: About 100 residents from three villages who are part of the Zimbane land claimants marched to King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) municipal offices in Mthatha on Thursday, demanding RDP houses and land for ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Mzwanele Manyi's party polls 30% in by-election, thrashing UDM and EFF: The ATM won 30% of the votes in Nyandeni ward 21 on Wednesday. . The ward covers largely Ngqeleni and surrounding towns about 30km east of Mthatha. A … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: Villagers march for RDP housing
Uitenhage News: 11 000 jobs for Metro’s residents in new housing project
11 000 jobs for Metro's residents in new housing project: The R10 billion housing project will see 13 000 low-cost housing units built along the R75, which on completion will connect Uitenhage, Despatch and Port Elizabeth. Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Biggest vehicle-exporters from SA in November 2018…: The Volkswagen Group, meanwhile, climbed one to second, exporting 7 952 examples (up 657 units) of its Polo hatchback from Uitenhage. The BMW Group … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: 11 000 jobs for Metro’s residents in new housing project
The key to solving SA housing challenge
In a bid to tackle the affordable housing challenge, FNB is actively collaborating with various stakeholders to create more opportunities for first-time buyers to own their dream homes. Consequently, there has been a significant increase in the number of new FNB home loans generated through employer backed partnerships, over the past two years. Mpho Ramatong, FNB Home Finance Division Channel Head: Housing Schemes, says these important partnerships, commonly known as ‘Housing Schemes’ … [Read more...] about The key to solving SA housing challenge
Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage housing protest ends in land occupation
Uitenhage housing protest ends in land occupation: About 100 people renting Reconstruction and Development programme (RDP) houses and living in backyard shacks took to the streets in KwaNobuhle township‚ Uitenhage‚ on Monday. Protesters blew whistles‚ ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. 3 Bedroom House for Sale in Vanes Estate: New Release !!!! Built To Be Lived In !!!! 3 x Beds all with bic 2 x Full Bathrooms 3 x Living areas Modern Kitchen Outside braai area Overlooking pool Double Garage … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage housing protest ends in land occupation
Uitenhage in the news: Chaos in Uitenhage as angry residents demand housing repairs
Chaos in Uitenhage as angry residents demand housing repairs: Angry residents shut down the office of their ward councillor Siphiwo Plaatjies (ANC) and burnt tyres in front of his house in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape on Thursday afternoon. They demanded the repair of their RDP houses and claimed that all government ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Goodyear SA to invest R670m at Uitenhage factory: Port Elizabeth - Goodyear South Africa announced on Tuesday it will invest R670m to … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Chaos in Uitenhage as angry residents demand housing repairs
“We will create a million jobs” – The million dollar question is “HOW”?
South Africa needs to create jobs to fight 27% unemployment. What can be "produced" to stimulate job creation, skills development and stimulate entrepreneurship? How can we bring the people outside the economy back into the economy? Politicians have never addressed the "HOW". This is how Moladi would create a million jobs and kick-start the National Development Plan that Trevor Manual and his chosen Commissioners so eloquently formulated, yet still not implemented after more than 6 … [Read more...] about “We will create a million jobs” – The million dollar question is “HOW”?
Bhisho news: Bhisho ready to report back to protesters: R25-million kept for Keiskammahoek housing project
Bhisho ready to report back to protesters: R25-million kept for Keiskammahoek housing project: The Eastern Cape human settlements department has spent more than R6-million of its R25million budget for housing development in Keiskammahoek. Reacting to the Keiskammahoek service delivery protest, provincial human settlements spokesman Lwandile ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Bhisho ANC caucus hit by ‘division’: The ANC chief whip in the Bhisho legislature has lamented what he calls … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Bhisho ready to report back to protesters: R25-million kept for Keiskammahoek housing project
Removal of illegal structures gives way for subsidised housing construction
Land earmarked for housing development will be cleared of illegal structures by this afternoon. The sheriff of the court and the SAPS yesterday began actioning a court order to ensure that land in iKamvelihle, Ramaposa, NU29 and Wells Estate is entirely vacant so that this government can begin surveying and excavating for the development of RDP and Social housing projects. Some residents whose homes are due to be built on this land have been waiting for over 20 years. This government does not … [Read more...] about Removal of illegal structures gives way for subsidised housing construction
R68m for Port Elizabeth social housing project
A total of R68 million has been invested to refurbish an old Port Elizabeth building into a social housing project, says the Eastern Cape Human Settlements Department. The project will be implemented by the Qhama Social Housing Institution and will have 220 units consisting of bachelor, one and two bedroom units. The project, which is for rental purposes, will be opened to people that earn between R1 500 and R7 500 a month. Eastern Cape MEC for Human Settlements Helen Sauls-August said … [Read more...] about R68m for Port Elizabeth social housing project
PE in the news: Steve Biko housing scheme ready to roll
Steve Biko housing scheme ready to roll: The long-awaited plan to revamp Port Elizabeth’s historic Sanlam Building into a social housing project in honour of Steve Biko will finally break ground next month. The bold plan to convert the historic building in Strand Street into 220 rental housing ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. WATCH: Kim Kardashian opens up about Paris robbery: Keeping Up With The Kardashian Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Steve Biko housing scheme ready to roll
Need living space? Look Up!
"Blue Sky" thinking has led to Port Elizabeth property developer Johann Dreyer and his team at Direct Group Africa identifying the space above suburban homes as prime real estate. "We know that most municipalities are faced with the challenge of providing services, schools, clinics, libraries and other facilities to communities whose homes are stretching farther and farther into the veld. "Residents also suffer because they are being houses far away from centres of employment, hospitals … [Read more...] about Need living space? Look Up!
A Life Changing Initiative
Thousands of people in the Eastern Cape are benefiting from a project partnership between the provincial Department of Human Settlements and the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) The CDC recently handed over the keys of 54 houses to 54 beneficiaries in Macleantown, outside East London, in the Eastern Cape. The handover took place after the CDC was appointed by the Department of Human Settlements to assist with rolling out the construction of RDP houses for various communities within the … [Read more...] about A Life Changing Initiative
Athol Trollip on Housing [Video]
On the promise of 6000 Houses being built within [insert number of months/years here] Trollip says; "That must have been another broken promise by Danny Jordaan!" On being in opposition government Trollip says; "I have been in opposition government for 22 years and I think that a good stint in opposition makes you much better in government." … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip on Housing [Video]
Nelson Mandela Metro turning the corner in housing delivery
Nelson Mandela Bay's Department of Human Settlements has turned the corner in its efforts to upscale service delivery, says acting Executive Director Mandla George. "We have been able to get contractors on site to build houses on scale, using all available capacity, under strict performance compliance," said George. Working with the Housing Development Agency (HDA), as an implementing agent of the three spheres of government following a Cabinet sanctioned intervention in the Metro, … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Metro turning the corner in housing delivery
