THE Acting Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Kenny Kunene, embarked on an oversight visit to the Nancefield Social Housing Development.
This inspection aims to evaluate the project’s readiness for occupancy. He was accompanied by the leadership team from JOSHCO.
The Nancefield Social Housing Development is situated in Klipspruit, Soweto, conveniently close to Maponya Mall, the Nike Stadium, and the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus.
The development will have 372 units with a total floor area of 23,432m² and will be serviced by 189 parking bays, including 7 paraplegic parking bays. The unit types are as follows:
- 1-bedroom units: 64
- 2-bedroom units: 304
- Paraplegic units: 4
The building will be equipped with CCTV cameras and biometric access systems to ensure residents’ safety.
JOSHCO is dedicated to transforming urban living by providing quality, affordable housing options to Johannesburg’s residents.
By developing projects like Nancefield, JOSHCO plays a crucial role in alleviating the city’s housing challenges and fostering inclusive communities. Its commitment is to create safe, accessible, and affordable rental units to ensure that more people can enjoy the benefits of urban living without financial strain.
This project represents a significant step forward in the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to providing affordable housing solutions and improving the quality of life for inner-city residents.
Kunene stated: “My role is to ensure effective service delivery to the citizens of Johannesburg. This project represents a significant step forward in meeting our commitment to enhancing service delivery and improving the quality of life for our residents.
I eagerly await the official opening, which will offer secure, functional living spaces designed to meet the needs of our community.”
Conducting oversight visits demonstrates transparency and accountability to the public and helps build trust and confidence in dignified living spaces.
