Title deeds and houses for new owners in George and Great Brak River.

GARDEN ROUTE - Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers paid a visit to George and Great Brak River on Friday 20 September to hand over title deeds and houses.

The community of Toekoms in Great Brak River were in high spirits during the hand over of title deeds to ten beneficiaries. Simmers was joined by Mossel Bay Mayor Dirk Kotzé who said these title deeds not only empower the beneficiaries, but it also empowers their loved ones and secures a better future their children.

At the Metro Grounds Housing Development in George, a total of 18 houses and title deeds were handed over to their owners.

This development will deliver 436 housing opportunities upon completion, and Minister Simmers took the opportunity to announce that his department is planning to build another 196 units at this development.

Minister Tertuis Simmers (second from right) and George Mayor Jackie von Brandis (right) at the hand over of one of the houses at the Metro Grounds Housing Development. George Mayor Jackie Von Brandis said they share the excitement of the community, and are thankful for what the municipality, in partnership with the Western Cape Government, has been able to provide to these deserving beneficiaries.

Simmers said occasions like these are not possible without partnerships. "It is encouraging to witness how the Western Cape Government, municipalities like Mossel Bay and George, and all relevant stakeholders, can work together to improve the lives of the people of the Western Cape," said Simmers.

At both occasions, local law practitioners were present who assisted beneficiaries with drawing up wills at no charge.

It was fitting that these houses and title deeds were handed over during Heritage Month and Free Wills Week.

"My department’s primary focus is to uplift our communities, especially the poorer communities, and to build infrastructure that provides residents with the opportunity for a better, prosperous future," said Simmers.

A new house owner of Toekoms in Great Brak River receives her title deed from Minister Simmers.