About 600 beneficiaries received title deeds in Overstrand on 6 May from the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers.
He was accompanied by the Overstrand Executive Mayor Dr Annelie Rabie, Deputy Mayor Ald Lindile Ntsabo, Mayco Member for Community Services Ronald Nutt, councillors and senior officials.
Four areas in Overstrand were visited and the message to all beneficiaries was the same. Speaking at one of the gatherings for Zwelihle and Mount Pleasant recipients, the Executive Mayor highlighted the importance of the document received and how it translates to money. “This document gives you value and dignity,” she reminded the beneficiaries. She further stated: “People will approach you to sell your houses, so it is important that you know once it is sold you will never receive a house again anywhere in the country.”
“[As beneficiaries] look after your houses, for you have children, husbands and wives, and this must be a testimony to them that you own a house. Therefore you must draw up a will.”
Simmers followed the Mayor, and explained that “home ownership is not just about owning property; it is also about empowering families and communities. As we hand these title deeds over in the Overstrand Municipality we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every deserving citizen has the security and dignity of owning their own home.”
The gatherings were closed off by MMC for Community Services Mr Ronald Nutt, who thanked the minister and the Mayor for the role they played in realising the events as well as all other role-players.
