In closing Women’s month, the MEC of Corporate Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional
Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi handed over two (2) houses to the Matsane and Tau families from
Middleton-B near Atamelang Township. The handover was part of the provincial government’s
women’s month commemoration ceremony aimed at recognising and honouring women on Friday,
30th August 2024.
Handing over the house keys to 44 year old Dikeledi Matsane who is a gender based violence
survivor, MEC Molapisi said what the department is doing is to restore the dignity of the people,
especially women. He said he is proud to say Matsane and her children have a place to call home.
The overwhelmed Matsane couldn’t hold her tears when receiving the keys. “I would like to thank
the department for building a house for me and my children, this feels like a dream and I am grateful,”
said Matsane.
MEC Molapisi also added that counselling will be arranged for Dikeledi Matsane in order to change
her life and that of her children for the better.
Another recipient was 37 years old Margaret Tau, who received the house on behalf of her late
grandmother, Martha Tau. She said her family comes from Bornou Farms next to Delareyville and
later moved to Middleton B. The unemployed Tau survives on the Child Support Grant money she
receives for her three children. She said that even though her grandmother is no longer with them,
she is resting in peace knowing that she has left a legacy for her family as they now have a roof
over their heads.
Molapisi said that the department will continue giving the people houses just as the department is
mandated to do. He urged the beneficiaries to take care of their houses as it is a lifetime opportunity
and a lasting legacy to have a dignified shelter.
“It is the responsibility of government to ensure that the women are prioritized and their dignity is
restored as it is stipulated in the Bill of Rights that all human beings must have shelter and live in
decent houses,” said MEC Molapisi.
MEC Molapisi was joined by MEC Viola Motsumi for Department of Education, MEC Collen Maine
of Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation and MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi for Provincial
Treasury.
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