Alex’s oldest citizen gets his own toilet

Alexandra’s oldest citizen, 105-year-old Johannes Mdelwa Nkosi, will finally get a toilet of his own after sharing toilet and bathing facilities for most of his life with nine families on the same property.

Building materials retailer, Cashbuild has come to the rescue of this citizen who is older than the township, and will build a bathroom and toilet for him.

“Cashbuild is about community partnership and upliftment,” said Cashbuild CEO Werner De Jager. “We don’t just talk, we really try to walk the talk and make a meaningful difference to our customers’ lives.”

Musicians and community builders, Mandla Spikiri and Nkiyase Mondlana along with Alexfm, approached Cahsbuild with the view of sourcing assistance for Nkosi.

“It warms my heart that I can be able to make this sort of contribution and especially for a gentlemen of this age,” Spikiri said.

Mondlana added, “I am equally grateful to be part of this initiative and thank Cashbuild and Alexfm for their marvellous efforts in community building.”

Alexfm’s Trinity Mohlamme said, “I am delighted that we as Alexfm are part of this initiative in making the difference within our community of Alexandra. Our mandate as the community radio station is to continue making a difference and to serve the community.”

Nkosi’s son-in-law, Thabiso Ishmael Mokoena (65) who is looking after the old man was overjoyed that they would be receiving assistance. “We as a family are extremely happy with this gesture,” he said. “You know at his age he needs a lot of extra attention and this toilet facility has come in handy.

“The previous one we shared with other families was a source of pain and concern for us.”