South Africa: New Owners Accuse Provincial Government of Shoddy Development

Dream homes have become nightmares for several residents of a government-housing development known as Fountainhead. Situated in Blue Downs the development is a joint partnership of the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements and Motlekar Cape.

The provincial department has confirmed its role as the seller and says it has done so to keep the cost below R300,000. It has sold 42 housing units to qualified buyers, most of whom are first time home-buyers. Prices start from just under R299,000. Government subsidies of up to R84,000 were provided.

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