Zola’s gogo dignity restored
MMC Tembe identified the house and started the refurbishment on it as part of Mandela Day commemorations on July 18.
After two weeks of renovations and facelift, the MMC for Public Safety, Councillor David Tembe handed over a fully refurbished house to the 85-year-old Gogo Elizabeth Nkosi in Zola on Thursday.
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MMC Tembe identified the house and started the refurbishment on it as part of Mandela Day commemorations on July 18.
Gogo Elizabeth has been living in a small, aged and decrepit house with her grandchildren- whom she supports with her social grant.
Backed by the South African Breweries (SAB) and other sponsors, MMC Tembe led his public safety charges on Mandela Day to repaint Gogo Elizabeth’s house and fit in a new roof to replace the leaking one. The property was spruced up to make it liveable and restore Gogo’s dignity.
“Today is a wonderful day and I would like to thank all of you who took part in this project and delivered it on time.
“The Public Safety department is a caring department. We don’t just arrest those who commit unlawful acts, but we also take care of our community,” said MMC Tembe.
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Gogo Elizabeth was also gifted new furniture, tiles, roofing, blankets, electronic appliances and food.
MMC Tembe also used the opportunity to acknowledge the sponsors who made Gogo’s dream come true. “We hope this humanitarian act of ours will not end with Gogo’s house.
“Let me send a word of appreciation and gratitude to all our sponsors. This would not have been possible without your involvement.”
The house renovations were sponsored by the South African Breweries (SAB), Aranda Textiles, Mr. Bobat, Mr. Jada – Jadas Hardware, Mr. Duma Tembe, Gauteng Provincial Disaster Management and City of Johannesburg’s Department of Social Development. “We are on a journey
to help South Africans. We want to empower women holistically and we are also
fighting GBV. We want to be indispensable in our communities,” said Sphe
Vundla, SAB Corporate Brand Director.
On Mandela day, 18 July 2022 Cllr Tembe spent more than 67 minutes painting the house and installing a new roof, however more work needed to be done for a period of two weeks.
In addition, the MMC also planted organic crops such as spinach, cabbage, and other vegetables in Gogo Elizabeth’s backyard.
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Gogo Elizabeth expressed her gratitude to the City’s Public Safety Department and the sponsors who made her house look new and beautiful.
“Thank you so much. My house was too old, and when it was raining, it would leak, and we’d get wet. May God bless you all. I hope you do this for others and not me alone,” said Gogo Elizabeth.
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