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The Minister for Human Settlements in the Western Cape, Bonginkosi Madikizela has appointed a new Chairperson, Mr Thomas Cloete, for the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal.
Mr Cloete has been appointed for a period of three years with effect from 01 October 2016. He is an admitted attorney as well as a qualified conveyancer by profession. Mr Cloete was also an acting magistrate in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court and Wynberg Regional Court and brings a wealth of experience to the current Board. The Minister wishes him well in his new tenure.
The Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal provides a free service to tenants and landlords in the Western Cape. Its main function is dispute settlement between tenants and landlords. Most of the complaints originate from the Cape Metropolitan Area. However, hearings and mediations outside Cape Town are held as close as possible to the point of complaint. Hearings have been held in George, Vredenburg, Vredendal, Grabouw, Worcester and Hermanus.
The Tribunal seeks to;
For more information contact our offices through any of the following channels:
Zalisile Mbali
Spokesperson for the Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela
Cell: 078 600 7729
Tel: 021 483 4798
E-mail: Zalisile.Mbali@westerncape.gov.za