Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers delivers houses to Stanford beneficiaries

The Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and the Overstrand Executive Mayor, Annelie Rabie, handed over the first batch of houses in the latest housing development in Stanford.

Residents in backyard groups, farms, and informal settlements made up the 48 housing beneficiaries.
More than 600 housing opportunities are planned to be created by the Stanford development.
According to Simmers, a big step forward has been made in the effort to guarantee safe housing.

An 85-year-old beneficiary said “I have been a resident of Stanford for over 30 years, and I cannot believe that this day has finally come for me to be a homeowner. I am grateful that to have been blessed with this opportunity, and it is certainly one of the greatest days in my life.” 

“Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards ensuring that residents have access to safe, dignified housing. As the two spheres of government, we are transforming lives and laying the foundation for a brighter future for all residents. Witnessing the handover of these houses fills my heart with pride and reaffirms our commitment to building inclusive, thriving communities.” said Western Cape MEC for infrastructure Tertius Simmers. 

 

Done by:  Esobusi Mkangelwa