Acting MMC conducts site visit to inspect Manenberg public housing maintenance

By Lungile Ntimba 

The City’s Public Housing maintenance teams visited units on Plate Road, Rio Grande Walk, Ruth Court, and Redriver Road in Manenberg for repairs and maintenance.

The City’s Public Housing Department plans to invest over R1.2 billion in maintenance and repairs over the next coming years.

In the last financial year, the City said it has spent over 97% of its funding for human settlements. 

The acting Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Siseko Mbandezi, said it was a privilege to visit public housing units and see the important maintenance work which is being carried out. 

“Teams are carrying out carpentry, electrical and plumbing work at the units. We want to be certain that the thousands of tenants who live in our units across the metro feel comfortable and secure,” said Mbandezi.

Mbandezi expressed his appreciation to residents for working with the department.

He said it was the