On 11 November 2024 the Tenure Support Centre hosted a seminar on the Titling Challenges and Opportunities in South African Cities. The seminar was opened by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis who reaffirmed the City’s commitment to eradicting titling challenges for low-income households in the City. This was followed by a presentation by Illana Melzer of the Tenure Support Centre (TSC) which drew on the experiences of the TSC in assisting individuals resolve their title deed problems as well as an analysis on the size and nature of the title deed challenge across South Africa.
The full presentation and recording of the event is available below, as well as shorter individual topic chapters.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis address
Introduction to the Tenure Support Centre
How big is the title deed challenge?
Why do properties on the Deeds Registry have compromised title?
What is the size and nature of the title deed backlog?
What is the opportunity?
Q&A
For any questions or comments on the presentation, please contact Illana Melzer (illana@71point4.com)