Western Cape MEC of Human Settlements
Bonginkosi Madikizela will today be handing over a house to a 76-year-old
beneficiary in Site C, Khayelitsha.
The house is part of a programme called People Housing Process, whereby beneficiaries play an active role in the project management and construction.
Ministerial Spokesperson Bruce Oom said the
project that is known as Masikuli is a project where the beneficiaries
themselves have to take part in the different parts of the projects such as the
project management and the employment of contractors.
He added that this to is to empower the people
in the community, the beneficiaries receives a donation of energy efficient
lights bulbs for their houses, which are 80% more efficient than regular light
bulbs.
Oom said that these light bulbs will these
people to save money over the year.
“We are very happy that people are
receiving their houses and that there has also been a great contribution with
light bulbs made possible through partnership with private donors,” Oom said.
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