North West MEC for COGHSTA, Oageng Molapisi donates a houses to Molifi family/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The North MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi handed over a house to the Molifi family in Tigane Township, near Klerksdorp. Molapisi said this was part of celebrating Women’s Day as the affected family has been living in a two-roomed shack.
He further said the newly-built house came as relief to the two social grants recipients and their four children. Molapisi added that they were working in collaboration with the North West Department of Social Development.
“The family received a furnished house, food parcels and blankets. We urge women, especially in rural areas to stand firm and continue to advocate for the emancipation of women from all aspects of life.
“We would also like to condemn the social ills committed against women. We call on the law enforcement agencies to deal decisively with those who continue to violate the rights of women,” he said.
Molapisi also urged the ward councillor to work closely with women and vulnerable groups within the Tigane community. He reiterated that his department will continue to prioritise women in construction and allocate 40% of the budget to them.
“We commend the women of 1956 march in Pretoria. We further urge other women to carry on the baton and their legacy forward. The government has and will forever continue to prioritise women and strive for equality. We respect and honour women of our country as they are nation builders and leaders.
“We do so in ensuring that we restore their dignity, just like we are doing to the Molifi family. We have handed over the house as part of our ongoing venture to make sure that housing delivery remains key and that the partnership with other government departments and business continue unabated,” said Molapisi.
Meanwhile, receiving the house on behalf of the family, the elated Nnase Molifi, who just celebrated her 70th birthday, could not hide her excitement. Molifi continued to thank the government and the philanthropic contractor, who built the house and donated furniture for the whole house.
“We urge the government to continue to deliver services to communities as they are relying on it to better their lives. I am grateful for this wonderful gift that will remain our treasure as the family.
“We are grateful and pleased to see that our patience and hope are answered. We now have a home and we are sure to leave a legacy for our children and grandchildren,” she said.
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