Lebohang makes moves in the construction industry

From growing up in a shanty town to assisting in the facilitation and construction of affordable and dignified housing for low-income workers.

February 5, 2022

Lynne Ndlovu 1 minute read

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You can either fight it or scream about what you’ve lost, or you can embrace it and attempt to make something positive out of it.

This is the fiery struggle that erupted in youthful Lebohang Lebepe, and it is now benefiting a large number of South Africans who cannot afford to live in the suburbs but nonetheless deserve quality housing in their townships and neighbouring areas.

Lebepe is a real estate entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist who is a distinctly South African narrative of endurance and tenacity.

He grew up in a tin hut on the dirt streets of Thembisa, but he knew he wanted more out of life.

As a result, he resolved to create a life for himself that went beyond what his eyes could perceive. Lebogang has four qualifications, the highest of which is an Honours in taxation earned through hard work, devotion, and patience.

Lebohang Lebepe is a real estate entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist who is a distinctly South African narrative of endurance and tenacity.

He is also the founder of Bizz House, a real estate development company that caters to the gap market in townships.

Lebepe’s fractional ownership concept has made property investing accessible to average South Africans at a tenth of the cost. He has single-handedly introduced property investing to multitudes of ordinary South Africans.
His next ambition is to construct Thembisa’s tallest township building as a tourism attraction.

“Housing is a basic human right, and everyone deserves to have a place to call home. However, many families in South Africa, particularly those living in middle to low-income districts or in single-family houses, are unable to afford this basic demand,” said Lebepe.

“The Department of Human Settlements has a two million housing backlog. The typical family size is six individuals, leaving over 12 million people in need of homes.

“This is a concerning number of people who continue to be disadvantaged. Housing has a significant impact on a person’s life. Healthy houses enhance emotional and physical well-being, as well as play an important part in child development and education.”