Housing in Southern Africa November 2015

H O U S I N G in Southern Africa

ED’S NOTES

Malibongwe Ridge… a grateful community The bright sparks at Codevo, Basil Read and developers of the City of Joburg, province and national Department of Human Settlements got together to celebrate United Nations Habit for Humanity during October. It really was a fun-filled day as we wobbled over the rural roads around Itsoseng inOldMutual branded threewheeler Tuk Tuks.

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EDITOR Carol Dalglish housing@crown.co.za ADVERTISING Brenda Grossmann brendag@crown.co.za DESIGN

T he novel transport was slow through the informal settle- ment but what was so great was the residents’ acceptance and interest to join in and be part of the celebrations. The children at the small informal créches welcomed photographers and camera crews by showing their dancing abilities. Many residents carried on with their daily chores, washing clothing in basins outside, whilst chatting to neighbours. It was really heart-warming to be welcomed and accepted. Residents took part in ‘The Amazing Race’, a crib of the TV show. Clueswere placed around the informal settlement and at the newly built fully subsidised housing development. Winners were awarded for their efforts with takkies, T-shirts, caps and other prizes. The housing project borders the City of Joburg’s first fully integrated human settlement at Cosmo City. Malibongwe Ridge has benefitted from the lessons learned at Cosmo City and has been innovative in creating additional rooms so that beneficiaries can rent out the rooms on their properties or establish small businesses in that space. Unlike Cosmo City, the cul de sac design pre- vents owners expanding their units or encroaching on neighbours. The cul de sac design has paved areas and each block offers a safe and secure place for children to play. Most of those government officials who were not on site at the Grayston Drive bridge collapse on the M1 High- way site in Johannesburg, attended the event. Malibongwe Ridge Project Manager, Adam Masonganye, called for a moment of silence during the proceedings, inmemory of thosewho lost their lives in this disaster. On a happier note, the Nedbank Affordable Housing division has granted a R62,3million loan for a new affordable housing development for rental stock in Centurion. STAG African is leading the way in

student accommodation. The com- pany aims to roll out 50 000 beds for students over the next five years. In the Cape, Bendicta van Minnen the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Com- mittee Member for Human Settle- ments took part in the Build Week at the Pelican Park integrated housing settlement. The councillor laid bricks and showed off her skills with a spirit level. President Jacob Zuma officially opened the N2 Gateway project in Cape Town. He showed that he was a dab hand at bricklaying whilst Zou Kota Fredericks, Deputy Minister of Human Settlements accompanied the President. The National Home Builders Registration Council members took part in site visits at Cornubia. The multi billion randproject onKwaZulu- Natal’s north coast is one of the most exciting developments to be rolled out in the next decade. British Prime Minister, David Cameron has promised to address the housing backlog in the UK and will give tenants the right to buy their government owned houses next year. With the promise of a substantial discount compared tomarket values. Keep the emails and suggestions flowing and we do hope that you enjoy the read!

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