Picture: Northern Cape MEC for CoCGHSTA, Bentley Vass/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
23 June 2026 – The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA), Bentley Vass together with the Hantam Local Municipality mayor, Koos Alexander, rolled out critical service delivery initiatives across the Hantam Local Municipality as part of the build-up to the highly anticipated Departmental Budget Vote. Vass handed over title deeds to several long-awaited beneficiaries in Loeriesfontein, followed by the presentation of keys to 25 newly-completed houses under the Calvinia 200 Housing Project.
Speaking during the handover ceremonies, he emphasised that these pre-budget vote activities are a tangible demonstration of how the province’s financial allocations are translating into real change on the ground.
“A house is much more than brick and mortar, but a restoration of human dignity. By handing over these 25 houses in Calvinia and providing legal security of tenure through title deeds in Loeriesfontein, we are empowering families and ensuring they own a piece of the South African economy.
“These activities set the stage for our upcoming Budget Vote, highlighting our uncompromised commitment to accelerating fast, high-quality, and transparent housing delivery. The Calvinia 200 Housing Project is part of the 1 Billion Rand Housing Project for the Northern Cape and has already yielded 126 houses, whilst work is continuing to finish the remaining houses,” said Vass.
He further said by combining the security of formal land titles with immediate keys to safe, quality shelter, his department continues to prioritise vulnerable groups, including the elderly, women, and persons living with disabilities.
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