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The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, issued 100 title deeds to residents of Lufhereng as part of continued efforts to provide home ownership to residents at the weekend.

For many years, residents have been occupying houses without homeownership and it is for this reason that the City of Johannesburg to accelerated the issuing of title deeds.

As Government of Local Unity, the City of Johannesburg’s political leadership knows how imperative it is for residents to own where they reside.

“You should not live in a place which is yours but still feel like you are renting because of not having a document which proves that indeed you are the rightful owner of the house,” said MMC Mabaso.

One title deed beneficiary, Mrs Lestina Busisiwe Tshabalala, 67, was delighted to receive a title deed as this provides homeownership and tenure of security.

“I am so happy to have finally received a title deed after such a long time. I had lost hope that I would receive a title deed, but I thank God for keeping me to date because not only did I receive a house, but now I have full ownership of it,” said a cheerful Tshabalala.

Another beneficiary, Mr Eugene Madini, who has a vision impairment disability, was astonished and shared a light moment after receiving his title deed.

“Thank you MMC for this gift that you have given me, I will now dig a hole inside my yard and bury this title deed so that nobody can take it away from me. I don’t want to be evicted by someone without me knowledge so I will definitely keep it safe and will further laminate it,” said Madini.

MMC Mabaso thanked the community of Lufhereng for being patient with the City’s Housing Department on the issuing of title deeds.

“I urge other communities to be patient with us as we will continue over the next few weeks, continue to roll out this important document. This document proves that you are indeed the correct beneficiary and government allocated a home to you as you rightfully deserved to be in that house,” said Cllr Mabaso.

Issued by The City of Johannesburg