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To provide differentiated, quality housing opportunities to qualifying beneficiaries in partnership with various stakeholders.

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1/3 🏗️ A new housing development takes shape in Sebokeng!

Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara and Emfuleni Executive Mayor Cllr Hassan Mako today marked the official sod-turning of Masiza Heights (Inkanyeli) in Sebokeng Ext 28.

#GautengHumanSettlements

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2/3 🏡 The development is set to deliver 480 two- and three-bedroom residential units, expanding affordable homeownership opportunities in Sedibeng.

The project will feature covered parking, children’s play areas, an outdoor gym and recreational spaces.

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3/3 The development forms part of efforts to promote integrated human settlements, with access to schools, healthcare facilities and commercial centres.

Today’s milestone marks another step towards creating sustainable communities in Gauteng.

#MasizaHeights #GGT2030

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🗓️ Apply by 15 November 2026
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See the poster for details.

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🚨 SCAM ALERT! Fake social media accounts are spreading misleading RDP housing information and directing people to unofficial WhatsApp numbers.

Never pay for housing allocations or share personal documents with unverified accounts. Report suspicious posts and use official government channels.

#ScamAlert #HousingFraud

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🏗️ A new milestone for housing development in Sebokeng Ext 28!

MEC Tasneem Motara and Emfuleni Executive Mayor Cllr Hassan Mako will lead the Inkanyeli sod-turning ceremony at Masiza Heights.

📅 23 October | 10:00

#HumanSettlementsGP #GGT2030

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🏡🔑 From difficult living conditions at Khutsong Hostel to a new home at Elijah Barayi!

For uBaba Ntantiso Zama, yesterday’s housing handover marked a new chapter of dignity, safety and security.

🎥 Hear his story.

#SiyezaNakuwe #HousingDelivery #HumanSettlements #GrowingGautengTogether #GGT2030

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🏡 During the 2025/2026 financial year, First Home Finance continued to advance affordable homeownership.

📊 8,183 subsidies approved (R930m)
🔑 5,065 disbursed (R465m)
👩 2,963 worth R280m for women-headed households
📋 54,288 applications worth R7bn pre-approved.

#FirstHomeFinance #HumanSettlements

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🏡 Building your dream home? Protect your investment!

Always use an NHBRC-registered home builder and ensure your home is enrolled with the NHBRC.

🌐 https://t.co/ZT8W4bvILW

#NHBRC #HomeBuilding #QualityHomes

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🏡 First Home Finance Update!

The application deadline has been extended to 30 October 2026 at 17h00.

New applications and resubmissions of incomplete or rejected applications are welcome.

📄 Checklist: https://t.co/AtlkSpJLSE

#FirstHomeFinance #GrowingGautengTogether

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🚨 SCAM ALERT: The Department of Human Settlements does NOT use WhatsApp numbers to fast-track or process housing allocations!

​Fraudsters are impersonating the department on social media, using real project videos to lure victims.

​⚠️ Remember:
​Government housing allocations are FREE.
​Never pay anyone or send personal info to private cell numbers.

​Report fraud to the Anti-Corruption Hotline: [phone]. Please share to protect others!

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🏡 MEC Tasneem Motara reflects on today’s Elijah Barayi housing handover, highlighting completed housing infrastructure, municipal cooperation and the allocation of 283 units to qualifying beneficiaries.

#SiyezaNakuwe #HousingDelivery #HumanSettlements #GrowingGautengTogether #GGT2030

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🏡🔑 283 homes handed over to qualifying beneficiaries at the Elijah Barayi Mega Project in Merafong City!

Led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC Tasneem Motara, the handover marks a milestone in housing delivery, restoring dignity and creating new beginnings.

#GrowingGautengTogether #HumanSettlementsGP #SiyezaNakuwe

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🏡🔑 A SPECIAL MOMENT FOR FUTURE HOMEOWNERS!

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi takes a moment to interact with beneficiaries ahead of today’s housing allocations at the Elijah Barayi Mega Project in Merafong City.

A day filled with anticipation as families prepare to receive the keys to their new homes! ❤️

#SiyezaNakuwe #HousingDelivery #HumanSettlements #GrowingGautengTogether #GGT2030

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🏡 YOUR RDP HOUSE IS A HOME, NOT A RENTAL BUSINESS! 🔑

The MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, is urging housing beneficiaries not to rent out or sell their homes or become landlords, but to use them for their intended purpose: providing secure shelter for themselves and their families.

#SiyezaNakuwe #GrowingGautengTogether #HumanSettlementsGP

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🏡 Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC Tasneem Motara address beneficiaries at the Elijah Barayi Mega Project in Merafong City, where 283 housing units are earmarked for allocation.

#SiyezaNakuwe #HousingDelivery #HumanSettlements #GrowingGautengTogether #GGT2030