Mayflower man receives house from department
This beneficiary was identified by a structure in his area, and he said he was grateful to everyone involved.
The Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements said the government’s commitment to deliver dignified housing to designated groups continues to gain momentum.
This after Bongani Nkosi (55), a man with disabilities from Mayflower in the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality, received a fully furnished house from the department on October 12.
This house complies with the standards for houses for persons with disabilities. The features, which include handrails and a ramp, will allow Nkosi to have easier mobility.
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A handful of locals witnessed the occasion, including Gert Sibande District’s executive mayor, Cllr Walter Mngomezulu, and the local executive mayor, Cllr Mbuso Magubane, who stood in on behalf of the MEC for co-operative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs, Speed Mashilo.
Nkosi was identified by a local structure as a beneficiary deserving to be prioritised. In response, the department expanded the scope of its work on an ongoing project nearby to include him and his family.
An excited Nkosi exclaimed: “I thank God for my community who assisted me to get this house. I am so grateful that government has prioritised me, it shows that they do care for people like us.”
Upon handing over the house keys, Mngomezulu said providing assistance and support to the most vulnerable in communities remains a key priority of government. “I am so pleased to hand over this well-built house that will meet Nkosi’s primary needs. We are working hard to ensure that the most vulnerable in society lived in improved, safer and dignified homes.”
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He further committed the the district municipality would install a fence around the house for the family’s safety.
Magubane thanked the department for its intervention. “Today, Nkosi’s dignity has been restored. I also want to appreciate all stakeholders who played an important role in making sure he gets his house and that it came fully furnished.”
