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Security beefed up at mega Delft housing project after shooting of City contractors

8 February 2023

We are committed to seeing this project to its conclusion in the agreed-to timelines to the benefit of some of our most vulnerable beneficiaries

​‘We are committed to seeing this project to its conclusion in the agreed-to timelines to the benefit of some of our most vulnerable beneficiaries. Project timelines have not been impacted by the recent incident but it is absolutely critical that members of the community help us to complete this project without further bloodshed. Anonymous tip offs and information leading to the arrest of criminals targeting the project will help to safeguard the project. The City’s Law enforcement agencies and the South African Police Service have been consulted and criminal cases opened for investigation in addition to the enhanced on-site security that has been implemented,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi. 


Anonymous tip-offs welcomed
Reward of R5 000 leading to arrests. 
Call: 0800 1100 77

Timelines
As per the signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA, 2015) between ACSA and the City, the target area for this housing project will be Blikkiesdorp, Malawi Camp and Freedom Farm. 

Construction of internal civil services commenced in April 2022 and estimated construction commencement of the top structures will be July 2024 for Site A and November 2024 for Site B, subject to development approvals. Construction of the project is expected to be completed toward the end of 2026, if all goes according to plan.



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City of Cape Town, Media Office