Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, led by Minister Apollo Maphalala (MP), marked a significant achievement in Eswatini’s property sector with the official recognition and certification of the country’s first locally trained Sectional Title Practitioners. The event, held today, celebrated the success of Mr. Lindelihle G. Nhlabatsi and Ms. Linda Lesolle, who join three other practitioners previously trained in South Africa and gazetted under Legal Notice No. 187 of 2024.
Minister Maphalala praised the work of the Sectional Titles Examinations Committee, highlighting the leadership of Mr. Richard Perry. The Minister announced that Eswatini now has its own certified professionals, a result of the committee’s dedicated work and a rigorous examination process. “On behalf of the Eswatini Government, we wish to congratulate our two Sectional Title Practitioners who had to go through the rigorous Examination exercise,” said Minister Maphalala.
The Minister also recognized the crucial support of key professionals who made the certification possible. He specifically thanked Surveyor General, Mr. Albert Mhlanga, for his role as Examiner in marking the papers. Gratitude was also extended to Professor Jennifer Whittal from the University of Cape Town, who served as the Moderator for the examination.
With the new practitioners certified, the Ministry, through the Sectional Titles Regulations Board, is now prepared to accept applications from developers. Minister Maphalala encouraged developers to take this opportunity to explore the sectional titles market in the country. This development is expected to boost Eswatini’s real estate sector and provide new opportunities for property development.
The Ministry congratulates all five certified Sectional Title Practitioners and looks forward to the expansion of Eswatini’s real estate market with their expertise.
Eswatini has certified its first two locally trained Sectional Title Practitioners, joining three others previously trained in South Africa. This milestone is expected to open up new opportunities in the country’s property sector, with the Ministry now ready to accept applications from developers.
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