Human Settlements hands over houses to military veterans in Jouberton

The Department of Human Settlements, in partnership with the City of Matlosana, hosted a housing handover ceremony for military veterans today, 17 April 2026.

The programme began with a briefing session at the City Council Committee Room. The Executive Mayor, of the City of Matlosana, Cllr Fikile Mahlophe, officially opened the session, welcoming delegates, stakeholders, and beneficiaries,highlighting that this handover is proof that when all spheres of government work together, the dignity of the men and women who sacrificed for our freedom can be restored.

The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Gaoage Molapisi in his remarks, emphasised the department's commitment to restoring the dignity of military veterans through the provision of housing. He reaffirmed government's pledge to prioritise those who served the country and highlighted the importance of intergovernmental cooperation in accelerating housing delivery.

In delivering his closing remarks, Acting Speaker of Council, Cllr Lebohang Itebogeng, reiterated the importance of continued collaboration between government entities to ensure sustainable service delivery.

Following the briefing session, dignitaries, officials and veterans proceeded to Jouberton Extensions 31 and 34, where seven houses were officially handed over to military veterans.

The handover forms part of the ongoing Military Veterans Housing Programme, which aims to provide adequate shelter to qualifying military veterans across the North West Province.

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