New home brings hope to Collins Chabane family
Single mother from Xigalo, Gladys Makhubele, receives a fully furnished new home, bringing dignity, hope, and a fresh start for her family.
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- Gladys Makhubele, a single mother of five from Xigalo, received a fully furnished new home after years in a crumbling mud house.
- The house was built through a partnership between CoGHSTA, Collins Chabane Municipality, and Nicole Construction.
- Officials praised the project as a restoration of dignity and a symbol of hope for the family’s future.
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LIMPOPO – It was an emotional moment for Gladys Tsakani Makhubele from Xigalo village, ward 26 in the Collins Chabane Municipality when she recently received the keys to a brand-new home.
Makhubele, a single mother of five, wiped away tears of joy as the house was officially handed over by the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Basikopo Makamu. He was joined by Collins Chabane Mayor Gezane Shadrack Maluleke for the occasion.
The fully furnished home, complete with a refrigerator, stove, sofas and beds, was made possible through a partnership between the department, the Collins Chabane Municipality and Nicole Construction.
Makhubele and her children had been living in a crumbling mud house since 2003. Through the efforts of the ward councillor, committee members, and the family’s determination, their story caught the attention of officials who stepped in to assist.
“This house is more than bricks and mortar,” said the MEC. “It is about restoring dignity and showing these young children that their current circumstances do not define their future. The municipality made the right choice in identifying a truly deserving beneficiary.”
He also praised the contractor, Nicole Construction, for delivering quality work and for giving back to the community. “This is proof that when local companies are empowered, they uplift others.”
The event was attended by community members who celebrated the milestone with the Makhubele family.
For Makhubele’s son, Camouflage, the day marked a turning point. “When MEC Makamu cut that ribbon, it felt like the end of our long struggle and the beginning of a life filled with hope, security, and dignity,” he said.
