HIS Majesty King Mswati III has been praised across three tinkhundla following the handover of four houses and two Neighbourhood Care Points (NCPs) at Mayiwane Inkhundla, Timphisini Inkhundla and Mhlangatane Inkhundla yesterday.
The tinkhundla councils from the three constituencies commended the king for appointing the DPM, whom they described as a hardworking leader who demonstrates love and care for Emaswati.
Mayiwane Member of Parliament Sicelo Dlamini said the area had experienced significant development since the deputy prime minister started visiting the constituency.
“We have seen great development through houses for vulnerable families, roads and Neighbourhood Care Points.
“We thank His Majesty for appointing such a dedicated leader who has the people at heart,” said Dlamini.
Four families receive houses
DEPUTY Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla officially handed over four houses to vulnerable families in the Northern Hhohho region under three tinkhundla yesterday.
The first house was handed over at Matfuntini under Mayiwane Inkhundla to Khelina Mhlabane (81), who resides with her daughter and five grandchildren. The family had been sharing a one-room house.
Two other houses were handed over under Timphisini Inkhundla. One was given to Tobhane Dlamini (58), who resides with nine children, while another was handed to Thoko Mavuso, who is living with albinism and stays with her grandson.
Peterson Mabuza, who is also living with albinism, received a house as well. He resides with his parents and five grandchildren in the homestead.
Speaking during the ceremony, Dladla said His Majesty King Mswati III was currently outside the country on a State visit where he was attending meetings aimed at discussing safe housing for Emaswati.
“His Majesty wants all Emaswati to have proper housing and live in dignified conditions,” said Dladla.
She said the king had emphasised that no Liswati should be injured by a collapsing house.
Dladla further commended the beneficiaries for maintaining their homes and surroundings in a clean condition.
“I am pleased to see that the recipients are taking good care of the houses. Gogo Mhlabane has even planted fruit trees and is farming sweet potatoes, which is encouraging,” she said.
She said the houses were built through funding from Taiwan through the National Disaster Risk Management Authority as part of efforts to improve the living conditions of vulnerable families across the country.
