Dream of a new home true for family of 11
THE dream of a family of 11 in Tauetsaola village which shared a two-roomed shack became reality last Friday when they were told they would soon have a new house with all the necessary amenities.
MOKOPANE – THE dream of a family of 11 in Tauetsaola village which shared a two-roomed shack became reality last Friday when they were told they would soon have a new house with all the necessary amenities.
This emerged during a visit from the provincial government led by the premier, Stanley Mathabatha to Linah Marutha and her family.
Mathabatha was accompanied by members of the executive committee, the Waterberg mayor, Tlotlanang Mogotlane, the Mogalakwena mayor, Parks Sebatjane and other government officials.
Marutha, who has shared a two-roomed shack with her 10 children for the past seven years, said she depended on child support grant to raise her children.
“This was long overdue and I want to thank the ANC-led government for finally putting a roof over our heads.
“We were suffering throughout the year, it was just depressing. Today I can see my wishes and dreams came true, my prayers are answered!”
Kemo Trading Enterprise, the contractor contracted for the construction of the house, promised that the construction would be completed within 25 days.
A sod-turning ceremony was held for the construction of the house.
During the ceremony, Mathabatha said: “we hope that the beneficiaries will take care of the structure that will be placed here as it will benefit them and address their social conditions.
“The house will not relieve the family from poverty, Sebatjane should meet with business people in the area to address the situation as this family cannot share a four-roomed house.
“We will keep a close eye on the developments.
Traditional leaders must also assist us and ensure RDP houses are not occupied by nurses, teachers, members of the police etc. RDP houses are for the poorest people”.
The MEC for cooperative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs,(Coghsta), Makoma Makhurupetje, said: “government will deal with the housing backlog which has affected the number of poor residents in and around Limpopo.
“We will at all times do our best to provide decent houses for our people”.
Sebatjane said government would do their best to provide decent accommodation for residents.
“We know people are tired of living in informal settlements without water and electricity.
“This project will bring an end to their misery,” said Sebatjane.
After the sod-turning ceremony, the delegation proceeded to the exco imbizo, which was held at the Masheleng sports ground in Mahwelereng, where they met with about 5 000 residents of Mogalakwena Municipality, who were eager to voice out their frustrations.
