Piggs Peak residents received a welcome relief yesterday as Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla handed over four newly constructed houses to vulnerable elderly citizens in the Inkhundla. The initiative is part of King Mswati III’s vision to provide safe and dignified housing for senior citizens.
Juana Nkonde Dlamini, 74, of Luhlangotsini, had been living with her daughter and eight grandchildren in a single-room shelter after their previous home collapsed. The cramped conditions forced the family to move household items each night just to sleep. The new home now offers comfort and space for the entire family.
At Nginamadolo, 75-year-old Khelina Lukhele’s stick-and-mud house collapsed in 2023 while she was inside with her newborn grandchild. Both survived, but she was forced to move into another dilapidated structure without windows, doors, or a reliable roof.
Khokhiwe Masango, 75, of Nsangwini lost her home to a fire three years ago while away. She recalled crying for over a month after losing all her belongings and expressed gratitude to the Deputy Prime Minister and her team for the new house.
Austin Mlipha, 64, also of Nsangwini, had been living in a tent provided by the National Disaster Management Agency after his stick-and-mud house collapsed. He received a permanent home yesterday, with additional support from MP Jabulane Mabuza who donated funds. The Deputy Prime Minister’s office provided food parcels to all four families, while Montigny Company contributed beds and wardrobes.
Deputy Prime Minister Dladla said the project aligns with King Mswati III’s goal to ensure elderly citizens reside in safe, comfortable homes. She urged younger generations to respect and care for senior citizens and to stop evicting elders from their homes.
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