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Media Statement - Gauteng Government hands over 50 new houses to Westonaria Borwa beneficiaries

Gauteng - Social DevelopmentRef: https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20-%20Gauteng%20Government%20hands%20over%2050%20new%20houses%20to%20Westonaria%20Borwa%20beneficiaries.pdf

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Source domain: gauteng.gov.za

Collected on 17 July 2026

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What this means

This is a Gauteng Government media statement dated 16 July 2026 announcing the handover of 50 newly completed houses to qualifying beneficiaries in Westonaria Borwa, within the Rand West City Local Municipality. The statement says the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has delivered more than 3,500 houses there to date, and that the development is expected to yield about 16,000 housing units. It also states that during the 2026/27 financial year the department plans to deliver a further 900 houses, and it warns beneficiaries against illegal renting or selling of subsidised RDP houses, citing verification inspections and possible legal action.

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20-%20Gauteng%20Government%20hands%20over%2050%20new%20houses%20to%20Westonaria%20Borwa%20beneficiaries.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Date: 16 July 2026
  • Event: handover of 50 newly completed houses
  • Location: Westonaria Borwa, Rand West City Local Municipality
  • MEC for Human Settlements: Tasneem Motara
  • Delivered to date: more than 3,500 houses in Westonaria Borwa
  • Expected total units: approximately 16,000 housing units once completed
  • Planned delivery: further 900 houses in 2026/27 financial year
  • Warning: subsidised RDP houses may not be rented out or unlawfully sold; legal action and repossession if unlawful occupation is found
  • Verification: Auditor-General and Department conducting verification inspections
  • Housing allocation: strictly according to approved qualifying criteria; system does not register non-South African applicants for subsidised housing
  • Municipal guidance: obtain municipal approval for extensions; pay municipal services; apply for indigent support if unable to afford
  • Gauteng Provincial Government
  • Gauteng Department of Human Settlements
  • Tasneem Motara
  • Auditor-General
  • Rand West City Local Municipality
  • William Matsheke
  • Beatrice Mbantsa
  • Terry-Ann Van Eck

Dates

Closing Date

16 July 2026