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MEC Lusithi Hands Over New Home to Former Farm Worker as Part of Komga Zone 10 Housing Project
In a powerful moment of restoration and redress, the Eastern Cape MEC for Human Settlements, Siphokazi Lusithi, recently handed over a newly built home to Nothozamile Funeka Ngonzi, a 62-year-old farm worker and mother of four, as part of the Komga Zone 10 Phase 1...
A DREAM HOME FOR A 97-YEAR-OLD GBVF SURVIVOR
Mama Nonyameko Eunice Msili, a 97-year-old survivor of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), was handed the keys to a newly built home by the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements on June 5, 2025.The handover formed part of the department’s ongoing efforts...
Hope Built Brick by Brick: New Homes Bring Dignity and Relief to Flagstaff Families
In a moving demonstration of the government’s commitment to inclusive, community-centered development, the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements marked a significant milestone on earlier this month with the handover of 288 newly built homes to families in the...
FROM THE MEC’S DESK
Turning Today’s Vision into Tomorrow’s Reality This month, I would like to reflect on the recent Joint Post Policy Speech, Media and Stakeholder Engagement, as we advance the policy priorities set out in the 2025/26 Budget and Policy Speech. Our shared vision is to...
New Homes, New Hope: Youth-Headed Households Find Safety and Dignity in Chris Hani District
In the heart of Sinakho Zwelethemba, just outside the quiet town of Dordrecht, the air was filled with celebration, gratitude, and a deep sense of hope. Among the crowd stood 19-year-old Luphumlo Boniswa - emotional, proud, and filled with relief as he accepted the...
MEC LUSITHI TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT VISIT TO MILITARY VETERANS HOUSING PROJECTS IN O.R. TAMBO DISTRICT
Eastern Cape MEC for Human Settlements, Honourable Siphokazi Lusithi, will lead an oversight delegation to inspect progress on the Military Veterans Housing Project in the O.R. Tambo District Municipality on Thursday, 26 June 2025. The project comprises 84 housing...
MEC LUSITHI TO HAND OVER HOUSES TO DESTITUTE FAMILIES IN AMATOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Eastern Cape Human Settlements MEC, Siphokazi Lusithi, will officially hand over newly built houses to destitute families within the Amatole District Municipality. The handovers will take place in two phases: Phase 1: Wednesday, 04 June 2025 at Zone 10, Komga...
EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PARTNERS WITH PRIVATE DONOR TO BRING RELIEF TO 91-YEAR-OLD ELDERLY WOMAN IN TSOLO
MEDIA ADVISORY TO ALL MEDIA FOR IMMEDIATE USE 01 April 2025 EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PARTNERS WITH PRIVATE DONOR TO BRING RELIEF TO 91-YEAR-OLD ELDERLY WOMAN IN TSOLO Eastern Cape MEC for Human Settlements, Hon. Siphokazi Lusithi, will be handing...
278 KEI MOUTH CWILI BENEFICIARIES TO RECEIVE TITTLE DEEDS
Kei Mouth Cwili ——– Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works, Infrastructure and Human Settlements Hon. Siphokazi Lusithi, will be handing over tittle deeds to 278 legal owners in Great Mouth Cwili, Great Kei Local Municipality on Thursday, 20 February 2025....