Protea Village infrastructure completed as 86 Bishopscourt families near return

Author: Chumasande MatiwanePublished on: October 19, 2026Country: South Africa

Society & Lifestyle

Protea Village infrastructure completed as 86 Bishopscourt families near return

Infrastructure work for the 86 homes in the Protea Village land restitution project in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, is complete, including roads and essential services. Home construction is expected to begin in March 2027, subject to approval of the building plans by the City of Cape Town. During a site visit, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the milestone and said he looked forward to the families returning to their ancestral land.

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