The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg, on Friday, 11 June 2021, handed over 69 title deeds to Beacon Valley residents, Mitchell’s Plain.

Alderman Twigg, together with Sub council 12 chairperson, Solomon Philander, handed over the title deeds to beneficiaries. Speaking during the event, Twigg said that empowering residents who were previously denied access to property ownership is one of the City’s key priority areas to bring about redress. According to him, the handing over of title deeds allows home owners to live in dignity in a home they can call theirs. It is an investment that will grow in value and that will become an asset for them and their loved ones.

“There is no greater pride than taking care of a house that you can call your own and turning it into a home. Many families still live as tenants or without ownership rights in houses they have lived in for generations. Handing over title deeds is a way in which the City is able to rectify the injustices of the past.” He said pleasantly.

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He further added that as part of the education around being responsible property owners, they were partnering with the financial sector to help empower their beneficiaries with the much-needed information to make informed decisions about financial matters related to their assets, such as wills, testaments and insurance.

“Service delivery is about improving the lives of people and adding value to their livelihoods – this day is a firm demonstration of our commitment to build a caring and inclusive city,” said Alderman Twigg.