THE tribal leadership in Bhekulwandle (Izinduna) partnered with Seed of Hope to bring joy and relief to two families that were affected by the April floods last year.

Seed of Hope CEO, Londiwe Myeza, said the community leaders had identified numerous families that were affected by the floods and had reached out to various government agencies to try and assist the impacted residents.

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The Ngidi and Mqadi families were the two homes that were selected for assistance. The mother of the Ngidi family, a pensioner who is still looking after her disabled daughter, was overjoyed.

She expressed her gratitude to the community leaders, Bongani Mbeko (Induna), Vusi Mkhize (Induna) and Sihle Mzobe of the Bhekulwandle community policing forum who were present for the official house handover.

The building project took about five months to complete. “Mbeko, leader for the Maphumulo area, shared that it gave him great joy to see families in Bhekulwandle being assisted in this manner. He reiterated the importance of partnership and recalled how the community had rallied together to protect and preserve the malls and key institutions during the looting in 2021,” said Myeza.

After handing over the keys to the Ngidi family, the Mqadi family in the Thoyana area was visited. “Mkhize, who is the leader in that area, expressed his relief in knowing that this family would now have a safe place to rest and live as their home had been so badly damaged,” said Myeza.

Ntokozo Mqadi thanked the leaders for the way they serve the community and their response to the situation she and her family were living under.

Seed of Hope chairperson, Heather Liebenberg, cut the ribbon with the community leaders and welcomed the new families into their homes.

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Liebenberg thanked the families and the community leaders for embracing and supporting Seed of Hope for the past 19 years. She acknowledged that much more work still needs to be done and she really believes that through partnership and collaboration many more can be reached.

“There are many families who were impacted by the floods and many more who live in structures that are not safe. We are extremely grateful to have been a part of the restoration and wish we could have been able to reach all who were affected. We are excited to see these families take ownership of their new homes,” said Liebenberg.

To assist other families who are still dealing with the aftermath of the floods, email office@theseedofhope or contact 031 903 1125.

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