Zuko Komisa

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has handed over 10 government properties in Mpumalanga. These buildings will be transformed into shelters for victims of abuse, highlighting the government’s commitment to using public assets for the common good.
Speaking at the handover ceremony on Monday, Minister Macpherson emphasized the department’s role in improving the lives of South Africans.
“The handover of these properties is part of the work we are doing to ensure that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure plays a meaningful role in improving the lives of all South Africans,”
“By working together, we are using public assets for the public good to build a better country. Let’s build South Africa.” Macpherson stated.
The properties, five in Badplaas, four in Lothair, and one in Delmas, were previously vacant.
They will now be renovated by the Mpumalanga provincial department to provide vital safe spaces for those escaping violence.
This morning, I handed over 10 Public Works & Infrastructure properties in Mpumalanga to Social Development MEC Brenda Moeketsi to be used as shelters for victims of gender-based violence.
— Dean Macpherson MP (@DeanMacpherson) May 19, 2025
This brings our total to 15 properties handed over to be used as shelters in just one… pic.twitter.com/Vbs7XpYWKS
This initiative follows a similar transfer last month of five properties in Waterkloof, Pretoria, to Gauteng Social Development MEC Faith Mazibuko, bringing the total number of properties handed over to 15.
“When I was appointed Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, I promised that the days of public buildings standing empty and being underutilized were coming to an end,” Macpherson reiterated.
Currently, 47 of the country’s 52 districts have such facilities, with efforts underway to quickly establish shelters in the remaining five.
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