City of Ekurhuleni hands over 140 houses to Thembisa beneficiaries in Clayville
Long-awaited housing relief as 140 families receive homes at the Clayville Mega Project, with more developments planned to address the backlog.
The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) handed over 140 houses to beneficiaries from Thembisa at the Clayville Mega Project on March 16.
Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza was joined by Panyaza Lesufi and Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements Tanseem Motara during the handover.
The project brings relief to beneficiaries who, in many cases, have waited more than three decades for housing. The delivery of homes marks a significant milestone for families who have long faced uncertainty and loss of hope.
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Clayville has become a key site for housing development, offering renewed dignity to residents from Thembisa who have now received homes through the project.
Xhakaza urged beneficiaries to follow municipal processes to ensure they are properly registered for services and title deeds.
“The people of Madelakufa, Clayville and surrounding areas are benefiting, which is progress. We will address the 1996 backlog issues and the majority of Thembisa residents will benefit,” said Xhakaza.
He cautioned new homeowners about their responsibilities.
“Once you receive a title deed, it means you have a formal property and an account with the municipality. Residents must ensure they are registered on the municipal system.
“We encourage those who qualify to apply for indigent support so that the city can provide the necessary assistance with services,” he said.
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Motara confirmed that the broader housing development is ongoing.
“We have allocated 140 houses to beneficiaries. To date, over 4 701 houses have been built as part of this development, out of a planned 9 500. The project will also include schools, clinics and community centres,” she said.
She encouraged beneficiaries to take care of their homes.
“Congratulations to those who received houses. Take care of them, maintain them, and may they be a place of peace and joy for your families.”
The mayor also advised beneficiaries not to sell their houses, noting the long wait many had endured before receiving them.
