KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements

17/09/2026

Today, officials from the Department of Human Settlements, led by Acting Director for Transformation Programmes, Ms Mbali Dlamini, answered the call of the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli, by participating in the implementation of the Silwa Nechilo: GBVF Hotspot Programme, held under the theme: “Taking GBV Prevention and Response to KZN Communities.”

The programme brought together government departments, entities, and strategic partners to collectively address the ongoing challenge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) affecting communities across the province.

Department officials showcased the various programmes, services, and opportunities offered by the Department, fully utilising the platform to share information, engage with community members, and provide support to identified GBVF hotspot areas.

14/09/2026

Project Clean Audit: Robust discussions around barriers to clean audit outcomes; material misstatements; key interventions and a proposed Audit Improvement Plan.

14/09/2026

KZN Human Settlements Clean Audit Strategic Session: Key strategic stakeholders, with their experience, insights and leadership are brought together to sustain a culture of accountability, compliance and sound financial management.

14/09/2026

Led by its Head of Department Max Mbili, its all hands on deck and all systems go for the KZN Department of Human Settlements towards achieving a clean audit outcome, boosted by its recent unqualified audit outcome.

11/09/2026

ALLEVIATING ASSET POVERTY - SECURING A LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

*The KZN footprint of the national "Title Deeds Friday" programme was extended to UGu District on 11 September 2026.

The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala, and KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma led the handover of 630 title deeds to beneficiaries of the Masinenge and Louisiana Housing Projects at Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality, under UGu District Municipality.

The handover forms part of the Department of Human Settlements' ongoing efforts to accelerate registration and issuing of title deeds to the beneficiaries of fully subsidized housing programme.

As part of the campaign, residents are receiving legal ownership of their homes, securing their future and creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.

A title deed ensures security of tenure unlocks household asset value and confirms legal ownership of a home, thus bringing peace of mind to families and future generations.

The Deputy Minister and MEC were accompanied by the UGu District Mayor, Cllr Sikhumbuzo Mqadi and Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Zodwa Mzindle as they also embarked on a house-to-house handover of title deeds to senior citizens.

The atmosphere at the UGu Sports & Leisure Centre was filled with smiles, singing, dancing, and ululation as families celebrated the dignity, security, and peace of mind that come with homeownership.

11/09/2026

Securing a legacy for future generations.



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10/09/2026

MEDIA ADVISORY

TO: ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS

DATE: 09 SEPTEMBER 2026

DEPUTY MINISTER TANDI MAHAMBEHLALA AND MEC DUMA TO LEAD THE TITLE DEEDS HANDOVER IN KZN

The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala, will on Friday, 11 September 2026, and KZN MEC for Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma will lead the handover of 630 title deeds to beneficiaries of the Masinenge and Louisiana Housing Projects at Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality.

The handover forms part of the Department of Human Settlements' ongoing efforts to accelerate registration and issuing of title deeds to the beneficiaries of fully subsidized housing programme.

A title deed ensures to security of tenure, unlocks household asset value and confirms legal ownership of a home, thus bringing peace of mind to families and future generations.

As part of the programme, the Deputy Minister, MEC and Duma and Mayors of Ugu District and Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipalities, Cllr Sikhumbuzo Mqadi and Cllr Zodwa Mzindle will also embark on a house-to-house handover of title deeds to the senior citizens.

Details are as follows:

Venue: Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre

Date: Friday, 11 September 2026

Time: 10:00

Enquiries: Tsekiso Machike, Spokesperson to the Minister on 077 410 5050 [email protected] OR Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson to MEC Duma on 082 375 4742.

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

A home is more than a roof over one's head, it is a place of dignity, comfort and independence.

Today, the Department of Human Settlements handed over a new, accessible home to Mr. Lungisani Chiliza of Ward 8, uMgayi, in the Mzumbe Local Municipality. Confined to a wheelchair due to illness, Mr. Chiliza had been living in conditions that were not suitable for his mobility needs. Through swift intervention, the Department provided a spacious 45m² home that enables him to move freely and safely, restoring dignity and improving his quality of life.

04/09/2026

Our living heritage is a shared national resource