Housing in Southern Africa May 2016

Infrastructure & Mixed Use

City honours Colin Eglin

D e Lille attended the naming ceremony of the Colin Eglin Sea Point Library in April with members of parliament, Eglin’s wife Raili, his daughter, Susan Martin and grandson, Adam. The late politician would have been 91 in April. De Lille says, “As South Africans, we had a painful and difficult past, but Colin reminds us of themany remarkablemen andwom- en who fought bravely for the cause of democracy and human rights. He now joins giants like the late presi- dent and father of our democracy, NelsonMandela, Albert Luthuli, Helen Suzman, Steve Biko, Robert Sobukwe and many others who fought for our liberation.” Paying homage de Lille adds, “We are reminded of the great voices that spoke truth to the former government andwe are reminded of the price that was paid by somany. And of the great task that still lies ahead to complete the work started by Colin Eglin and many others.” Following a renaming proposal by former Member of Parliament, Peter Soal, the city’s Naming Committee initiated a public consultation pro- cess in November 2014. In May 2015, the city council officially adopted the new name of the Colin Eglin Sea Point Library. The Executive Mayor points out that the Naming Policy ensures that there is inclusivity woven into the

Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, recently honoured the late Colin Eglin, who championed for a non-racial democracy.

Raili Eglin, Susan Martin and Patricia de Lille

being overshadowed by government, they pursued their cause relentlessly. Colin represented the Sea Point con- stituency in Parliament for 33 years,” says de Lille. The late politician receivedmany awards during his life- time for his fight against apartheid. “It is my hope that Colin’s legacy will live on and inspire all those who see his name here to work alongside us. Together, we canmake progress pos- sible,” concludes de Lille. ■ to commence,” says Benedicta van Minnen. Presentations have already been made to the Project Steering Com- mittee, sub-councils and the affected communities regarding the Allocation Policy. It must meet policy require- ments as well as the expectations of the Gugulethu, Nyanga and New Crossroads communities. Beneficiaries will be identified from the City of Cape Town’s Housing Database. Applicants who have been on the list longest will be drawn from the respective suburbs. Once a final list has been completed, the benefi- ciary list will be made available to all the respective communities. Constructionwill start in February 2017 andwill roll out in the next three years. ■

very fabric of the city and that Cape Town is a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging. “One of the ways we can do this is by recognising and honouring those individuals who have contributed to our democracy. Eglin was one of the founders of the Progressive Party, along with fellow anti-apartheid fighter Helen Suzman. What is truly indicative of the will of Colin Eglin and Helen Suzman is that despite T he City of Cape Town aims to complete the construction of 1 005 serviced sites for its R50,7million Gugulethu/Nyanga Infill Housing Project shortly. The Gugulethu/Nyanga housing project comprises the development of two large vacant sites along Govan Mbeki (Lansdowne) Road. The instal- lation of civil engineering services is expected to be completed by mid- May 2016. Erf 8448 in Gugulethu will roll out 571 housing opportunities and Erf 2849 Mau Mau in Nyanga will yield a further 434 housing op- portunities. “The Gugulethu/Nyanga housing project is now at the point where consultations will begin to identify beneficiaries. This will pave the way for the top structure tender process

Gugulethu serviced sites on track

May 2016