Joburg Deeds Office still operational but facing delays

THE Johannesburg Deeds office is operational and services are being provided, although not at full capacity, despite reports that the office has been closed since February.

- ZELDA VENTER

This was confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, under which the deeds office falls.

It was, however, in March announced that the office will relocate to another premises due to occupational and health safety issues.

This has not yet happened and departmental spokesperson Linda Page said it is not sure at this stage when they will relocate.

“We are still awaiting a decision by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure,” she said. The department earlier this year predicted that the office would relocate to a suitable location around September.