Housing in Southern Africa August 2016

Housing

T heDepartment of Local Govern- ment and Human Settlements inBokoneBophirima continues to ensure home ownership for all residents through the distribution of title deeds. The MEC for Local Government andHuman Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe, recently handed over 945 title deeds to residents of Atamelang, Monakato and Tlhabane through the North West Housing Corporation. Gaolaolwe said that through the title deeds, the provincial govern- ment will continue to improve the lives of ordinary citizens, especially elderly women. “This is in line with the promise we made to the residents of Bo- kone Bophirima that we will ensure that there is housing security and comfort. Former President Nelson Mandela was very passionate about service delivery andwe can only hon- our himby make sure that we deliver on our promises.” ■ 945 title deeds

New service call centre in NW

T he North West provincial gov- ernment has launched a call centre that is aimed at enhanc- ing service delivery to citizens, said Premier Supra Mahumapelo. The Setsokotsane Operation Cen- tre offers a one-stop shop for devel- opers and consumers to get assis- tance from government’s Archives Centre on Albert Luthuli Drive, in Mahikeng. “The 24-hour Setsokotsane

Operation Centre will fix problems reported within14 days. Premier Mahumapelo was ac- companied to the launch of the centre by Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development MEC Man- ketsi Tlhape, Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Dr Mpho Motlhabane, as well as the Mayor of Mahikeng Local Municipality Gos- iame Seatlholo and Director-General Dr Lydia Sebego, amongst others. ■