The Department of Human Settlements, in partnership with the City of Matlosana, hosted a housing hand over ceremony for military veterans on Friday.
The programme began with a briefing session at the City Council Committee Room.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Matlosana, Fikile Mahlophe, officially opened the session, welcoming delegates, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
He highlighted that the hand over was proof that when all spheres of government work together, the dignity of the men and women who sacrificed for our freedom can be restored.
The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Molapisi, in his remarks emphasised the department’s commitment to restoring the dignity of military veterans through the provision of housing.
He reaffirmed government’s pledge to prioritise those who served the country and highlighted the importance of intergovernmental cooperation in accelerating housing delivery.
Acting Speaker of Council, Lebohang Itebogeng, reiterated the importance of continued collaboration between government entities to ensure sustainable service delivery.
Following the briefing session, dignitaries, officials and veterans proceeded to Jouberton Extensions 31 and 34, where seven houses were officially handed over to military veterans.
The hand over forms part of the ongoing Military Veterans Housing Programme, which aims to provide adequate shelter to qualifying military veterans across the North West Province. – SAnews.gov.za
