Construction of Housing Units for Persons With Disabilities and Military Veterans Begins

In the photo from left to right: Melvin Roelfse (MMC for Social Development, Sport, libraries and customer care), Nosicelo Mbethe (MMC for Human Resources), Monique Simmers (MMC for Community Services: Refuse, Environment and Parks), Iona Kritzinger (MMC for Financial and Strategic Services), Jean Safers (MMC for Human Settlements), Brown Johson (Deputy Executive Mayor), Minister Tertius Simmers (Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure), Godfrey Louw (Acting Municipal Manager), Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor), and Theresa Jeyi (Council Whip).

The Western Cape Minister for Infrastructure, Tertius Simmers, together with Executive Mayor Alderman Jackie von Brandis, officially conducted a sod-turning ceremony today, 24 March 2025, at Erf 325 near Pacaltsdorp. This milestone marks the start of construction on 30 units for military veterans, with work set to begin in March 2025.

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure is overseeing the project and coordinating the official soil-turning ceremony. The event was attended by members of the Mayoral Committee, Acting Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw, senior officials from both the Department of Infrastructure and George Municipality, as well as representatives of military veterans.

This development highlights the commitment of both the municipality and the provincial government to providing inclusive housing solutions for vulnerable communities.