DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS OPERATION HLASELA IN SENEKAL

NKGONO LEAH QEMEKWANE recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She speaks as though she were half her age! Commenting on our surprise at her beauty and youthfulness, she said: “Jwale ha le ntlele mohlankana ke eng ha le re ke motle?” She is fun, highly optimistic and WE ARE CHANGING LIVES, WE ARE would really like to MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH have us help her clean her house,.. PRODIVING HOMES! ho ba mangwele a hana!” Hlasela arrived in Matwabeng Senekal with a truck full of goodies… (well in time for Christmas) …houses, title deeds, food parcels, possible employment opportunities, a commitment of serviced sites and much more ...

100 YEARS OF GRATITUDE! Nkgono Leah from Matwabeng, Senekal, has been waiting for an entire century to receive a decent home. The elated nkgono could not stop thanking the Sisi Ntombela and praising the government for ensuring that her long time dream of a warm, safe and secure home comes true. “May the Lord bless the Premier and the government for what they have done for me. I do not have the words to express the joy inside my heart today,” she said. The Premier, Members of the Executive Council, Mayors and Heads of Department from the province visited the area to officially hand over three beautiful homes and over 340 title deeds to residents. Nkgono Leah from Matwabeng, Senekal thanking Premier Sisi Ntombela for the home she received. A home to be proud of – a legacy that will last for the next generations, to posterity! Half a century of hope! Tshepo ha e bolaye!

The Sefuthi family from Tambo township in Matwabeng, Senekal has come a long way from the days of living on a farm to finally owning a home. They waited with hope, and believed that their turn would come. According to 67 years old Mampolai Sefuthi, she had to move from the farm to occupy the land they had bought in Tambo. The separation was strenuous yet they had a vision for a better future for them and their six children. Now almost 50 years since they got married, they were blessed with a beautiful home. “We are very happy and would like to thank the Free State government for getting us out of a leaking shack,” said Samuel Sefuthi. Mampolai Sefuthi (67) and Samuel Sefuthi (68) outside their new home. From a farm, to a shack and finally…. A HOME!

OUT WITH IN WITH THE THE OLD REAL NEW!

Mr and Mrs Sefuthi are happy to finally have a home to own and live their golden years in. It is a beautiful, neat and very comfortable home where guests are welcome ANYTIME. Matwabeng community members filled the hall to capacity to receive their title deeds.

Scores of community members packed the E.E Monesi community hall in Matwabeng, Senekal, where over 340 title deeds were handed out by Premier Sisi Ntombela on Wednesday 12 September 2018 – the Steve Biko Day. Among the recipients were 95 years old Maria Sebusi and 81 years old Meriam Moeketsi. The Premier indicated that over 240 houses would be constructed in the area while 50 people would be employed through the EPWP programme. Spirits were high in the hall as the announcement of job opportunities and homes were made. The community of Matwabeng, Senekal interacted with the Premier at a community meeting as part of Hlasela Outreach

(Left) The Premier handing nkgono Meriam Moeketsi (81) her title deed. (Right) Nkogono Maria Sebusi (95) received her title deed on the day as well.