Ubuntu comes home
The three Inchanga siblings have endured lots of suffering in their lives as they had to spend two days with their mom's body because of financial difficulties.
THREE Inchanga orphans cannot believe the three-room house, being built by a group of philanthropic people and members of a Facebook women’s group, is for them.
Six years ago, they not only lost their mother, but suffered the tragic and macabre experience of sleeping with the corpse for two days as they had no means to bury her and did not know what to do. A neighbour, Thabile Mkhize, said she has seen the siblings struggle for many years.
“They hoped to get a RDP house. However, this did not materialise and “the rainy season is coming and the tiny, one-room shack they live in, has holes in it and I was afraid that it would collapse at anytime,” said Mkhize.
“In desperation I sent a message to a Facebook group called Ladies House, consisting of women who share stories of people in need, and those women played a huge role in making things happen and I will forever be grateful to them for their selflessness.
“One of the members came to inspect the premises, took pictures and circulated it. The next thing I knew, we had so many people offering their help.”
A business owner, Lind Thwala, said his construction company staff will build a home for the three siblings,” said Mkhize.
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She said she was thankful to everyone, especially Mam Neli Makhathini, who has been there for the siblings since their mom passed away, opening her heart to them.
“Their mom was eventually buried when Mam Makhathini asked the community to help. Mam Makhathini even slept in the tiny room with the siblings to ensure they were not alone during that trying time.”
Another kind-hearted soul, Bongi Ngcobo, who shared the siblings’ story with the Highway Mail, said she was driving from work when she heard a woman, who lives in the area speaking on the radio, appealing for donations for the siblings.
“Their story really touched me and I could hear one of the girls crying in the background and that really, really tore my heart. I told this heartbreaking story to my colleagues and some of my neighbours who were also sympathetic and we collected food, blankets, and a neighbour donated a two-plate stove as the siblings were using something very dangerous to cook with.
The three orphans, now 25, 21 and 13 are excited to move into their new home, but need household items, furniture and school necessities.
People who want to assist can contact Thabile Mkhize on 073 123 7459 or Bongi Ngcobo on 082 935 5491.
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