MAHIKENG MAIL - MABESKRAAL: The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, officially handed over a house to 107-year-old Francinah Mahloko, a partially blind granny residing in Mabeskraal. The handing over was part of the department’s Mandela Month programme, aimed at celebrating the legacy of Nelson Mandela by giving back to the community. Mahloko lives with her 63-year-old daughter, Dinah Kgosiemang, who is also her caregiver.
The family had been living in a health-hazardous shack for over 40 years, experiencing leakages during rainy seasons and struggling to make ends meet. Kgosiemang expressed her gratitude to the department and the developer, saying that the new house has brought relief and security to their lives. The family had relocated to Mabeskraal from Bokfontein farms near Rustenburg, hoping for a better life.
MEC Molapisi emphasised that the department is committed to ensuring that women, child-headed families, and people living with disabilities are prioritised in housing delivery. The house was donated by a construction company that has been working with the department, and the family also received food parcels and furniture.
Molapisi said that the department’s efforts are aimed at restoring dignity to families like Mahloko’s, in line with Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
Kgosiemang expressed her happiness and gratitude, saying that her mother can now rest in peace knowing that her family has a dignified home.
The handing over ceremony was attended by officials from the Moses Kotane Local Municipality and the Department of Human Settlements, highlighting the department’s commitment to improving the lives of its citizens.
