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Minister Dean Macpherson on properties to support continued GBVF shelter services in the Western Cape

South African GovernmentRef: GOVNEWS-844952 at https://www.gov.za

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What this means

This is a South African Government media statement by Minister Dean Macpherson (Public Works and Infrastructure) dated 08 Jul 2026. It announces the formal renewal of six state-owned properties made available to the Western Cape Department of Social Development to continue Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) shelter services. The statement names the properties (Aurora, Albertinia, Heidelberg, Laingsburg and Moorreesburg) and says the renewal supports continued shelter, care and protection for victims and survivors. It also notes the signing ceremony with Western Cape Social Development Minister Jaco Londt and Infrastructure Minister Tertuis Simmers.

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renewed access to state-owned property for social servicesOngoing

Renewed use of six DPWI state-owned properties for GBVF shelter services in the Western Cape

The Minister has formalised the renewal of six state-owned properties that are made available to the Western Cape Department of Social Development so that GBVF shelter services can continue for victims and survivors.

Who it is for
Western Cape Department of Social Development and GBVF victims and survivors who receive shelter and support services
How to act on it
The renewal is formalised by the Minister through a signing ceremony at the Western Cape Department of Social Development.
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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson today formalised the renewal of six state-owned properties made available to the Western Cape Department of Social Development for the continuation of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) shelter services.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

GOVNEWS-844952 at https://www.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • Date: 08 Jul 2026
  • Renewal of six state-owned properties for GBVF shelter services
  • Properties: Aurora, Albertinia, Heidelberg, Laingsburg, Moorreesburg
  • Renewed use by Western Cape Department of Social Development
  • Signing ceremony at Western Cape Department of Social Development (Wednesday)
  • Parties: Minister Dean Macpherson, Jaco Londt, Tertuis Simmers
  • Purpose: continued shelter, care and protection for GBVF victims and survivors
  • Reference to DPWI work: 801 unused and non-essential state-owned properties identified for sale or repurposing
  • Dean Macpherson
  • Jaco Londt
  • Tertuis Simmers
  • Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
  • Western Cape Department of Social Development
  • Western Cape Provincial Minister for Infrastructure (Tertuis Simmers)
  • Western Cape Provincial Minister for Social Development (Jaco Londt)

Dates

Opening Date

8 July 2026

Closing Date

8 July 2026