By Levy Masiteng
The Department of Human Settlements has handed over 300 title deeds to qualifying beneficiaries in Mamelodi, with 18 senior citizens receiving their title deeds during a symbolic ceremony on Monday ahead of Nelson Mandela International Day commemorations.
The handover formed part of the department’s Title Deeds Restoration Programme, led by Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara and the City of Tshwane’s MMC for Human Settlements, Aaron Maluleka.
The department said the programme aims to restore legal ownership of homes to qualifying beneficiaries while reaffirming government’s commitment to restoring dignity, security of tenure and homeownership.
“Title deeds are not just pieces of paper. They represent dignity, ownership and security. They provide families with legal proof that the homes they occupy belong to them and can be passed on to future generations,” Simelane said.
Motara said the programme was helping reverse the legacy of
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