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A impoverished family of three gentlemen residing in Praktiseer, outside Burgersfort, Limpopo, is living in fear that their dilapidated house may collapse at any moment. The Napjane family is appealing for a low-cost house to be built for them, restoring their dignity and providing a safe haven.
Since their parents passed away, life has been a daily struggle for survival for the Napjane brothers. Aaron (23), a grade 12 graduate, is the primary caregiver for his elder brother, Kenneth (37), who suffers from a rare mental illness. The family relies on Kenneth’s social grant, which is insufficient to cover basic necessities like food, clothes, toiletries, and electricity.
During a visit to their family home, it became apparent that the house is a ticking time bomb, with cracks all over the walls and a leaking roof. “We don’t sleep during the night when it’s raining,” Aaron explained. The lack of running tap water in the yard adds to their daily struggles.
Tebalelo (33), the eldest brother, is a skilled handyman with carpentry skills. He occasionally finds part-time odd jobs to put food on the table. “We are surprised by the criteria used to allocate RDP houses. It seems they prioritize building houses for their own comrades,” Tebalelo said.
The Napjane family is urging the government to rely on comprehensive reports compiled by social workers to allocate RDP houses to those who need them most. They appeal to anyone willing to help to contact them on 064 158 2937.
Let’s come together to support the Napjane family in their quest for a safe and dignified home.