In what could be an unprecedented move ever in the history of housing development in Bokone Bophirima, housing developers are expected to pledge their support to build houses for destitute families in and around the Province as part of commemoration of the International Nelson Mandela Day which is celebrated on 18 July every year.
As the rest of South Africans and the world will be dedicating 67 minutes of their time to providing humanitarian work for destitute families, MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine has also identified a number of impoverished families who are staying in either dilapidated mud houses or shacks to benefit from donations from housing developers.
The United Nations declared July 2009, Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of Madiba’s contribution to global peace and freedom whilst the 67 minutes symbolises 67 years on uninterrupted and selfless service by him (Madiba) to the people of South Africa. This year’s message is : “Take Action - Inspire Change - Make Every Day a Mandela Day”.
MEC Maine will meet with these housing developers at a meeting to be held as follows:
Date: 16 July 2015
Venue: Taung hotel school (previously, Taung Tusk)
Time: 18h00
Members of the media are invited to attend.
Enquiries:
Ben Bole
Cell: 071 566 1399
E-mail: msbole@nwpg.gov.za
