Municipal

Long wait ends for 65 housing beneficiaries in Westonaria

Rand West City targets 16 000 total housing opportunities as broader township development progresses.

Sixty-five qualifying families have taken a step towards improved living conditions after receiving new homes at the Westonaria Borwa Mega Project on Friday, October 9.

The handover forms part of ongoing efforts to address the housing backlog in Rand West City, where about 16 000 housing opportunities are planned upon completion of the broader development.

Pule Maishoane smiles as he waits to enter his new home. Photo: Maverick Gqoba

The project aims to provide qualifying beneficiaries access to adequate housing, offering families greater security, dignity and the opportunity to build a better future.

• Also read: Another 123 families secure property ownership

Tumelo Radebe shows the keys to his new home. Photo: Maverick Gqoba

Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara handed over the houses, marking another milestone in the development’s efforts to expand housing opportunities for families awaiting homes in the area.

• Also read: 1 447 Toekomsrus housing applicants approved for Western Mega Project

MEC Tasneem Motara with one of the beneficiaries Ezekiel Moliko. Photo: Maverick Gqoba

Subsequent handovers will bring renewed hope to beneficiaries as work continues towards addressing housing needs in Rand West City.

Read a more in-depth article with beneficiaries in the Randfontein Herald’s October 30 edition.

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Maverick Gqoba

A loyal West Rand resident, Maverick is a skilled radio journalist with a National Diploma in Media Studies from Boston Media House (2021), majoring in Radio Broadcasting and minoring in Journalism. Known for being adaptable, solution-driven and a strong team player, he excels in written and verbal reporting, video production, photography and other core journalism functions. Maverick joined the Herald team on 2 February 2026 and is passionate about serving society.

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