"We Need Answers": Westonaria Borwa New Homeowners Celebrate After Receiving House Keys, SA Divided

• Women danced and cheered outside house number 5246 at the Westonaria Borwa Mega Project in Gauteng after a housing handover event
• The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements shared footage of the celebrations, with families thanking MEC Motara for the new homes
• South Africans who have been waiting years for their own RDP houses reacted with a mix of joy and longing

Families in Westonaria took to the streets in joyful celebration on 20 August 2026. New homeowners at the Westonaria Borwa Mega Project received the keys to their homes and wasted no time marking the moment. Women danced, raised their arms in triumph, and cheered outside their new houses in what became an unforgettable neighbourhood celebration.

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements shared a video of the festivities on Facebook, showing a group of women moving to music with one carrying a baby on her back. Their message of gratitude rang out clearly:

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"God is good. MEC Motara, thank you!"

Westonaria Borwa mega project delivers new homes.

The Westonaria Borwa development is part of the Gauteng government's broader commitment to social housing delivery across the province. For many of the families who received homes, the day marked the end of years of waiting and uncertainty. The handover was described as a joyful new beginning for people who could finally call a place their own.

Mzansi reacts to the Westonaria celebration

Not everyone who watched the video was celebrating. Some viewers shared their own long waits and heartfelt support on the page:

Mabelang Matlaba wrote:

"I'll clap for others till my turn 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉"

Bojang Bojang shared:

"I know the feeling. I got 2014/10/23; it was big day for me and my family after waiting for 12 years"

Bonang Mdluli Leputu said:

"At least azihlangananga lezi [at least they're not joint, these ones] 🙌🏽😅.. Congratulations to everyone who got a house 🥂🎊🎊🎊"

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Pauline Leah II commented:

"So many people would be fighting. Kungasikudala [in the old days]. Where is this? At least you have one. I am still waiting. 💔"

Owen Molotsi raised a harder question:

"What is happening to the 1996 RDP housing list in Daveyton? People have been waiting for decades — some since 1996. We need answers."

Ntetho Sail added:

"Well done, government, ANC, and congratulations to you all, new owners"

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Source: Briefly News