JB Marks Local Municipality Launches Housing Consumer Education Workshops

Tshepiso Mogorosi
4 hours ago
2 min read

The JB Marks Local Municipality, through the Department of Housing Development & Planning, has officially announced a series of Housing Consumer Education workshops scheduled throughout March 2026.

Spearheaded by Cllr. Adrë Lee-Rail Swarts (MMC for Housing Development & Planning), this initiative focuses on the implementation of the National Housing Needs Register (NHNR). The program is designed to streamline the housing application process and ensure that the municipal database accurately reflects the needs of the community.

Workshop Schedule and Locations

Residents are encouraged to attend the session corresponding to their specific ward. All workshops are scheduled to begin at 08H00.

Date	Venue	Affected Wards
03-04 March 2026	Sarafina Community Hall	1, 4, 18, 20, 27
05-06 March 2026	OR Tambo Community Hall	17, 20, 21, 26
10-11 March 2026	Govern Mbeki Community Hall	6, 8, 9, 10, 11
12-13 March 2026	Ga-matlabe Community Hall	10, 11, 14
17-18 March 2026	Kanana - Erect a tent	4, 9, 12, 16
19-20 March 2026	Promosa Community Hall	13, 17, 21
24-25 March 2026	Mohadin Community Hall	9
26-27 March 2026	Town Hall	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Why Attend?

The National Housing Needs Register (NHNR) is a central database used by the government to plan and allocate housing opportunities fairly. By attending these workshops, residents can:

Understand the criteria for housing eligibility.
Learn how to register or update their information on the NHNR.
Receive direct guidance from municipal officials regarding housing development plans.