Picture: The North West acting Premier, Nono Maloyi handing over a house to a beneficiary, Bakang Mahlangu at Chaneng village, near Rustenburg/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

A man who is the only surviving member of his family in Chaneng village, near Rustenburg said he is happy to receive a newly-built house. According to Bakang Peter Mahlangu (52), he has been living in a shack for many years.

“I have lived in a shack for many years and never thought I will own such a beautiful house. Today, my prayers have been answered. So, I am a happy man and this house will heal all the pain and suffering that I went through. I can’t thank the government enough,” he said.

The North West acting Premier, Nono Maloyi who handed over the house said, it was built with alternative technology methods by a good Samaritan.

“We have made a commitment to eradicate all mud houses in the province. This initiative will restore the dignity of many residents living in such conditions. This is part of the Nelson Mandela International Day. In line with this message, I believe it is possible to rid the province of all mud houses for the benefit of the poor, vulnerable, and marginalised.

“Mud houses are not safe as they can collapse, injure or even kill our people, especially during rainy weather. I have instructed my team at the North West Human Settlements Department that, we need to eradicate all mud houses and restore the dignity of our people as a matter of urgency,” said Maloyi.

Meanwhile, the North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Desbo Mohono who accompanied Maloyi also donated goats to other community members and implemented food gardens as part of the government’s food security programme.

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