The Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) has started with preparations to host the My Home My Pride Competition. The Adjudication Committee has already screened and finalised the province’s top eight houses to stand a chance to grab prizes worth building materials and gardening tools.
My Home My Pride was established in 2010. The campaign is aimed at encouraging Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) beneficiaries to value their property by planting trees and vegetables, maintaining beautiful and clean yards. The campaign is part of consumer education programme set to continuously raise awareness and to instil a sense of ownership to government built RDP housing beneficiaries. It also educates beneficiaries about the importance of taking proper care of the environment and improving the image of their homes.
Greening is part of the overall government initiative. This will go a long way in contributing positively in the fight against global warming and improving environmental conditions thus leading to a healthier and more productive population. This year’s prizes range from R150 000 for first prize winner, second prize will walk away with R50 000 while third prize will receive R30 000 worth building materials.
The ceremony will be held as follows:
Date: 7 December 2012
Time: 10h00
Venue: Polokwane (To be confirmed)
RSVP
Jimmy Malebati
Cell: 083 688 0964
Tel: 015 284 5372
