Emotions flow as family gets beautiful new home
The mayor said it was moments like these in which it is difficult to contain emotions. She added that generally the MLM is surrounded by poor families, and as government they have been alerted to many of these people and have responded promptly.
JANE FURSE – An emotional Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality (MLM) mayor, Minah Bahula, handed a
house to the Mmokela family on Heritage Day.
This family of Ga-Moloi’s Maraganeng Section were excited to be handed a fiveroomed, fully furnished house.
The Mmokela family’s dilapidated structure made the rounds on social media a few months ago. It was damaged and had cracked walls.
A Good Samaritan and a local entrepreneur, Judy Mphelane, responded in her capacity as a businesswoman and alerted other local businesses and the MLM of the dire plight of the family.
The mayor said it was moments like these in which it is difficult to contain emotions. She added that generally the
MLM is surrounded by poor families, and as government they have been alerted to many of these people and have responded promptly.
“Because I know where I come from, I know the pain of being subjected to subhuman living conditions for a long time.
“Today being Heritage Day, we celebrate with the Mmokela family this beautiful structure. Your socio-economic status has been improved for the better. I would like to appreciate the work done by all those who
have contributed.
“It is encouraging when we make a call as government and see businesses responding and offering a helping hand. This is to ensure the restoration and transformation of the lives of our people and impact change.”
