The City of Cape Town has handed over 30 additional homes to beneficiaries of the Bonteheuwel Infill Housing Project, marking another milestone in its ongoing mission to expand access to dignified housing across the metro.
The R140 million development, once complete, will deliver 273 Breaking New Ground (BNG) state-subsidised homes to qualifying beneficiaries by June 2026, improving living conditions and bringing long-awaited stability to families in one of Cape Town’s most historically underserved areas.
‘We are making good progress with this project and I look forward to attending many more key handovers in the months to come,’ said Councillor Carl Pophaim, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements. ‘Thank you to the community, contractors, and project team for making the success of this project possible.’
The Bonteheuwel Infill initiative forms part of the City’s broader commitment to inclusive urban development — ensuring that housing delivery not only provides shelter, but also restores dignity and fosters community growth. Through partnerships with local stakeholders and transparent beneficiary selection processes, the City continues to prioritise fairness and accountability.
Beneficiaries are chosen in line with the City’s Housing Allocation Policy and Housing Needs Register, which safeguards against queue jumping and ensures that only those who meet the qualifying criteria under South African housing legislation receive access to these life-changing opportunities.
For many residents, the keys handed over this week represent more than new walls and roofs — they symbolise hope, stability, and a new beginning in the heart of Bonteheuwel.
