Houses Handed over to Riemvasmakers
The Executive Mayor of Siyanda Mrs. Mjila officially handed houses over to the people of Riemvasmaak. These houses were the first ten houses of 78 houses being built in Riemvasmaak.
In her speech the Executive Mayor reiterated the fact that it is the responsibility of government to provide the basic needs of the people and quality housing is one of those needs. She encouraged the Riemvasmakers to take care of their houses.
Mrs. Lotty Malan, one of the beneficiaries and also the oldest at 76years expressed her gratitude for her house. “I am extremely happy for my house, I have been praying for a long time for a house”, she said. Mrs. Lula Davids also could not hide her excitement, “I am very grateful, I have been staying in a thatched house for 11years, I am happy to finally have my own house.”
As part of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan 20 houses are being built in Riemvasmaaak Vredesvallei and 78 houses in Riemvasmaak Sending during this financial year and other planned infrastructure development is also taking place.
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