{"id":103430,"date":"2026-07-13T15:44:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecdhs.gov.za\/?p=103430"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:44:37","slug":"mec-lusithi-embarks-on-a-service-drive-in-raymond-mhlaba-lm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecdhs.gov.za\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/mec-lusithi-embarks-on-a-service-drive-in-raymond-mhlaba-lm\/15\/44\/","title":{"rendered":"MEC LUSITHI EMBARKS ON A SERVICE DRIVE IN RAYMOND MHLABA LM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works, Infrastructure and Human Settlements, Ms Siphokazi Lusithi, will embark on a two-day service delivery drive in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality from 09 to 10 July 2026.
The programme will focus on restoring homeownership through the handover of title deeds and monitoring progress on government infrastructure projects through an oversight visit.
09 July 2026: Title deeds handover in Adelaide
On Wednesday, 09 July 2026, MEC Lusithi will hand over 182 title deeds to rightful beneficiaries in Adelaide as part of government’s ongoing Title Deeds Restoration Programme. The programme seeks to address the backlog in the issuing of title deeds, ensuring that beneficiaries of government housing programmes obtain full legal ownership of their homes and enjoy security of tenure.
The MEC will begin the programme with home visits to three elderly beneficiaries to personally hand over their title deeds. This will be followed by a community engagement and an official title deeds handover ceremony at the Adelaide Community Hall.
The 182 title deeds form part of the Adelaide 428 Subsidy Scheme and Adelaide 624 Project.
10 July 2026: Oversight visit to Seymour
On Thursday, 10 July 2026, MEC Lusithi will conduct an oversight visit to the Department of Social Development Service Offices in Seymour, Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality.
The facility is currently undergoing renovations and upgrades aimed at improving its functionality, expanding office space, and creating a more conducive working environment for both staff and clients. The improvements will provide private consultation spaces for client engagements while enhancing the department’s capacity to deliver efficient and accessible services.Members of the media are invited to cover the visit as follows:
DAY1 \u2013 TITLE DEEDS HANDOVER
DATE: Thursday, 09 July 2026
TIME: 09:30
VENUE: Adelaide, Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality
DAY2 \u2013 OFFICE OVERSIGHT VISIT
DATE: Friday, 10 July 2026
TIME: 09:00
VENUE: Seymour, Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality
Media Enquiries:
Mr. Siyabonga Mdodi
Media Liaison Officer 083 358 8070 | SiyabongaMd@ecdhs.gov.za
Mr. Yanga Funani
Director: Communications Management 078 348 0099 | YangaF@ecdhs.gov.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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