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The Citizen
23-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
North residents receive batch of title deeds
The metro has advanced housing security and dignity for residents in the north of Pretoria by officially handing over title deeds to the Stinkwater community in Hammanskraal on July 21. The handover was led by the MMC for Housing and Human settlements, Aaron Maluleka, at a ceremony at Fatlhogang Primary School. Maluleka said this important event forms part of Tshwane's broader efforts to redress historical imbalances and promote homeownership through security of tenure. City of Tshwane hands over title deeds to Stinkwater residents. @CityTshwane — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) July 21, 2025 He emphasised the transformative impact of secure homeownership. 'This is not just a piece of paper. It is a key to opportunity, stability, and empowerment. A title deed means you now have a legal asset, dignity, and a foundation to build on for future generations,' Maluleke said. The City of Tshwane celebrates a milestone in housing delivery with title deed handover in Stinkwater, Region 2 @maluksa — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) July 21, 2025 The metro, in partnership with the North West and Gauteng provincial departments of rural development and land reform and Land Tenure Services, proudly announced this significant achievement in the ongoing process of land reform and tenure security with the formalisation and transfer of property rights in Stinkwater extensions 4 to 8 (Ditengteng). Maluleka handed over the first batch of ten title deeds, with Human Settlements officials continuing to distribute the remaining documents throughout the day. He explained that though the Tenure Upgrading Project, more than 3 470 title deeds are being formally transferred to residents, empowering families and affirming their right to secure, residential tenure. 'This initiative implements the national land reform agenda, aligning with constitutional obligations to promote property rights and community development.' He said the project began with the acquisition of private land through the Settlement Land Acquisition Grant, transferring portions 7–11 of the farm Stinkwater no 97- JR to the city on behalf of the intended beneficiaries. Maluleka added that the beneficiaries have received registered title deeds to their properties at no personal cost, demonstrating their commitment to meaningful and inclusive development. He said formal approval for the project was secured under the Provision of Land and Assistance Act, with R6,28-million allocated for upgrading, registration, and township planning. He also reminded homeowners to pay their municipal services. 'We also reminded homeowners of their responsibilities, which include paying for municipal services, safeguarding their title deeds, drafting legal wills for succession planning, and considering insurance to protect their homes from unforeseen disasters,' Maluleka said. In his closing remarks, Maluleke advised beneficiaries not to sell their government-subsidised houses within the eight-year pre-emptive clause period as stipulated in the Housing Act. Resident, Sophy Mokoena (99), was happy to receive her title deed, and commended the administration and thanked Maluleka and departmental officials. ALSO READ: Five hour power outage to hit these Pretoria suburbs Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Tshwane hands over title deeds to Stinkwater residents
Residents of Wards 13 and 95 receive long-awaited property rights under City's land reform efforts. City of Tshwane officials and Ms Spohy Aphane with her title deed. Picture: X/@CityTshwane The City of Tshwane on Monday celebrated a significant breakthrough in its housing and land reform agenda, with the official handover of title deeds to residents of Stinkwater's Wards 13 and 95. The ceremony, held at Fatlhogang Primary School in Region 2, marked the formal transfer of more than 3 478 title deeds to homeowners in Stinkwater Extensions 4 to 8 (Ditengteng), under the city's Tenure Upgrading Project. Land reform in action The project was executed in partnership with the Gauteng and North West Departments of Rural Development and Land Reform and Land Tenure Services (LTS), with more than R6.2 million allocated towards township planning, property registration and upgrading. 'This is not just a piece of paper; it is a key to opportunity, stability, and empowerment,' said MMC for Housing and Human Settlements Alderman Aaron Maluleka. 'A title deed means you now have a legal asset, dignity, and a foundation to build on for future generations.' The initiative implements the national land reform policy, aligning with constitutional mandates to promote access to property and redress spatial injustices. ALSO READ: Big change for those catching bees in Tshwane Elderly recipient beams with pride Among the proud recipients was 99-year-old Ms Spohy Aphane, who received her deed directly from Maluleka. She praised the administration and thanked officials for what she called a long-awaited dream come true. 'The reason I am so strong is that I still educate myself at the old age home. I do hand work… I am so happy to have received my title deed. May God be with us,' she said in Sesotho. Beneficiaries received their title deeds at no personal cost, following the transfer of privately-owned land (portions 7–11 of the farm Stinkwater No. 97 JR) to the City using the Settlement Land Acquisition Grant (SLAG). ALSO READ: Water, power and reporting problems persist in Tshwane Community upliftment Maluleka urged residents to safeguard their title deeds, plan for succession through legal wills, and avoid selling their government-subsidised homes within the eight-year preemptive clause. 'We also reminded homeowners of their responsibilities, which include paying for municipal services, safeguarding their title deeds, drafting legal wills for succession planning, and considering insurance to protect their homes from unforeseen disasters. 'This milestone demonstrates our commitment to unlocking opportunity and promoting development in historically marginalised communities,' he concluded. NOW READ: Tshwane shuts down workers' protest at last minute
