Cape Town: The City of Cape Town has recently held a consumer education session for the first time, as homeowners of its Bonteheuwel Infill Housing Project. These sessions were held to empower new beneficiaries with information about the practicalities of homeownership including budgeting, maintenance, drafting a will and the personal responsibilities of owning a property.
Reportedly, the Bonteheuwel Infill Housing Project is one of the key Breaking New Ground (BNG) State-subsidised housing projects of the City of Cape Town. It will provide 273 qualifying beneficiaries and their families with a safe and dignified place to call home. This project worth of R140 million is expected to be completed in mid-2026, if all goes as according to the plan.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements – Councillor Carl Pophaim said that owning a home is a life-changing milestone. It provides safety and stability. It is a peace of mind and is an investment which will grow in value over the years to come.
According to Pophaim, it is important for beneficiaries to be well informed with the knowledge and tools to properly manage and protect this important asset. This project highlights the commitment of the City of Cape Town to empower residents, enable redress and improve access to well-located housing opportunities across the metro.
The Bonteheuwel project is a step forward in providing safe and affordable housing while also supporting community upliftment and sustainable development in neighbourhoods across Cape Town.
Human Settlements Councillor Carl Pophaim thanked all the stakeholders in the successful rollout of this project.
Notably, beneficiaries of the City of Cape Town Housing Projects are selected in accordance with the City of Cape Town Housing Allocation Policy. Also, housing needs register to ensure housing opportunities are made available in a fair and transparent manner that prevents queue jumping. Especially, those who qualify for housing as per the South African legislation.