The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala, together with the KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Reverend Zondi will honour an invitation to attend a graduation ceremony of learners who have undergone and successfully completed the Real Estate and Training Programme.

A collaboration among several institutions such as KwaZulu Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Services SETA, and Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), an entity of the Department of Human Settlements, the programme aimed to empower over 700 youth, women, and persons with disabilities through accredited training and pathways into the real estate sector.

The programme will go a long way in addressing unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship, and increasing participation of previously disadvantaged groups in the real estate industry. 

Accordingly, the graduation ceremony marks the culmination of months of structured training, mentorship, and workplace exposure, and represents a significant milestone for graduates entering the property industry.

The Deputy Minister will be joined by Rev Musa Zondi, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in KwaZulu Natal, and other industry role-players. 

*Details are as follows* 
*Date:* Saturday, 14 March 2026 
*Time:* 10h00

*Venue:* Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre, Durban

*Enquiries:* Tsekiso Machike, Spokesperson to the Minister on 077 410 5050 Tsekiso.machike@dhs.gov.za. 

*Issued by the Ministry of Human Settlements, Govan Mbeki House 240, Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria