Beneficiary Fred Swanepoel was overjoyed to receive his new Breaking New Ground (BNG) home, a few days before his 54th birthday.

Beneficiaries Faith van Rooi and Helen Fortuin were also thrilled to become homeowners.

They were among 16 beneficiaries to receive the keys to their homes in the R55 million Belhar-Pentech housing project on Friday 14 June 2019.

To date, 24 beneficiaries have already received their homes in this project. This project will provide 340 beneficiaries with homes and is expected to be completed by June 2020, if all goes as planned.

‘Congratulations to all our beneficiaries on becoming homeowners for the first time, including Mr Swanepoel who celebrates his birthday in his new home today. Owning a home means much more to the beneficiaries than just having a roof over their heads. It signifies the restoration of dignity to some of our most vulnerable residents and provides them with security.

‘The City is making every effort to ensure that the construction of this housing project remains on track so that more beneficiaries can receive their homes as we are committed to redress and service delivery through the provision of housing opportunities,’ said the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi.

The housing project includes the building of semi-detached and free-standing single-storey houses, as well as the installation of electrical infrastructure, street lighting, open spaces and sidewalks.
 
‘Our beneficiaries are reminded that as property owners, they are responsible for all matters pertaining to their homes, which have become their assets. As such, they are encouraged to maintain their homes and secure them for their loved ones in future by including it in their wills.

‘As the construction of this housing project progresses, we are looking forward to welcoming more qualifying beneficiaries to their homes over the coming months,’ said Councillor Booi.