Council housing regulated
The Ekurhuleni metro is implementing the Regularisation and Transfer of Ownership (RETRO), a programme initiated by the Gauteng Department of Local Government and Housing, which is aimed at regulating the occupancy of metro-owned residential stock. The programme is based on the National Enhanced Discounted Benefit Scheme Programme, which is aimed at transferring public housing stock to qualifying beneficiaries. The implementation of the programme in Ekurhuleni will take place in two phases:
• Phase one: Transfer of freestanding units.
• Phase two: Transfer of council-owned flats to qualifying occupants.
Farrarmere Gardens is one such public housing stock owned by the metro. Residents who are meant to receive title deeds need to follow the processes below and wait for finalisation before they can receive title deeds.
1) Claim of the property by the claimants through the RETRO programme.
2) The implementation and completion for outstanding work that is still required to enable the registration of the subdivided stands to be registered at the deeds office.
3) The finalisation, registration and transfer of the properties into the names of the occupants through the RETRO programme.
4) The handing over of beneficiaries to the finance department for registration of service accounts on the finance system.
5) The issuing of the title deeds.
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Re-register for e-Siyakhokha
The website www.e-siyakhokha.co.za is no longer in use following upgrades which resulted in the website address changing to www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za. The upgraded online system will allow customers to view, manage and pay their municipal accounts conveniently. Those who have been using the e-Siyakhokha.co.za will have to register on the new website, and new users are also encouraged to register.
By registering, you can:
• Secure access to your municipal account online 24/7
• Avoid long queues
• Make payment directly from your internet banking
• Interact with the metro at your own convenience
• Log all municipal-related queries online.
To register, log onto the new website (www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za) and follow the registration process.
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