The first 12 beneficiaries who acquired their homes with the assistance of the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eerste River, moved into their units earlier this week.
Forest Village is one of the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements' Catalytic Projects, which commenced
in January 2016 and is a mixed-use development.
The project caters for beneficiaries of different income levels and specific needs such as Military Veterans and includes Breaking New Ground (BNG) and FLISP units.
Upon completion, the project is envisaged to provide housing opportunities to over 5000 beneficiaries.
Western Cape residents benefiting from this project are from the Airport Precinct, the N2 Gateway excess, and the local Wards 16, 17, and 108.
The FLISP subsidy is available to persons with a combined gross monthly income between R3 501.00 up to R22 000.00.
A successful applicant could qualify for a subsidy ranging from R121 626 to R27 960 which is linked to the income band within which they fall.
Although primarily used as a deposit, the Western
Cape Government has also allowed beneficiaries to utilize the subsidy to pay for transfer and bond costs.
Minister Tertuis Simmers said: "I am delighted to note that young professionals moved into their own homes.
It's unfortunate that I was unable to personally hand their keys over, but I am looking forward to visiting these new homeowners in due course to ascertain how they've settled into this new community.
This just once again demonstrates how the Western Cape Government is bringing residents from different income levels and walks of life together to form an integrated community.
We're redressing the apartheid spatial planning by creating fully integrated communities.
This is also aligned to our strategy of ensuring that affordable housing opportunities are created for those who earn too much to qualify for a fully state subsidised home.
This is critical, considering that more than 70% of Western Cape residents are employed and therefore would in all likelihood have a household income that is above R 3 500.
I'd like to congratulate these new homeowners and also appeal to them to ensure they have all the necessary insurances in place for their homes".
An ecstatic beneficiary and new homeowner Ms.
Ntombi Peters said "I lived with my parents in Malibu Village, so having my own home is unimaginable and can't explain how I feel right now.
I am over the moon at the fact that I am now a homeowner and really happy.
I must also state that I am satisfied with how the FLISP application process went, and I am so thrilled with the final product which is my brand home.
Thank you to all who assisted and made this possible for me".
Mr & Mrs Van Der Westhuizen another happy couple who also just moved in "we're very excited at the opportunity of having our own house, as it is a real struggle for one to purchase their own house these and the FLISP offering made this very easy and accessible for us.
We are very happy now that we have our own place to stay as we were living in a one room cottage at our parents' house.
We are now able to build and renovate our house and make it a home for us and our son".
"As the Western Cape Government, we remain committed to accelerating human settlements delivery, while promoting social inclusion through the development of integrated, resilient, safe and sustainable human settlements in an open opportunity society," concluded Simmers.
TAP IMAGE/S BELOW TO EXPAND
Swipe images left/right or click image to preview article.
Thank you Public Sector Leaders for this opportunity to be your cover feature. You can read my full interview article online where...
For over a decade FoodForward SA has filled the gap between food production & food waste, feeding millions of people in SA. It was...
Joint media release: Ports strike will be a major setback to Western Cape’s economic recovery. 12 October 2022 This morning the ...
Want to bump up safety in your community? Our Department of Community Safety can help your Neighbourhood watch group get accre...
Thank you. Great partnership accross many spaces, but the Safery one really stand out. Thank you.
Besuch aus Südafrika bei de...
Thank you. Great partnership accross many spaces, but the Safery one really stand out. Thank you. (Feed generated with FetchRSS...
Thank you for the productive exchange, Premier Alan Winde Kerstin Schreyer and the teams involved! We look forward to next steps i...
2nd Seasonal School for Councillors in Winelands District We are happy to see that our Civics Academy ZA is also being used at the...
It was a lively edition of FirstThursday last night. Thank you to all who brought their ideas & suggestions to make the Western C...
A reminder to bring your ideas with you to FirstThursday from 5 pm today at the Concourse of 7 Wale str. LetsGetToWork. ...
Media release: SA’s energy crisis high on agenda of Premier’s international investment drive. Following a fruitful week in the...
It’s that time of the month again. Bring your ideas to October’s edition of FirstThursday. Tell us how we can help you. See y...
The westerncapegov delegation has taken its investment drive to France & Germany this week. Among those we've engaged with is BM...
The Western Cape Government has been hard at work securing investment into our economy. Here is a wrap of some of the numerous eng...
Media release: Premier Winde embarks on international drive to secure international investment and donor funds. Premier Alan Winde...
Western Cape Government opposes Eskom’s proposal for a 32% tariff hike. Already hard-pressed South African residents simply cann...
Joint media statement: Premier urges close crime-fighting partnership with Swartland Municipality. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde...
It was an absolute delight to handover keys to beneficiaries of new homes built by the Western Cape Government & Swartland Municip...
The Western Cape Government is visiting Mossel Bay for our Provincial Cabinet Outreach. We were joined by our Mossel Bay Municipal...
Today I helped launch Tourism Month, along with WC Finance & Economic Opportunities Minister Mireille Wenger and Mobility Minister...
More Latest & Breaking News from Across South Africa
Click here to Edit social accounts