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Dream Come True 98 Year Old Paarl Resident

GCIS / SAnewsRef: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/dream-come-true-98-year-old-paarl-resident

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This is a SAnews news article (dated 9 August 2018) describing the handover of a refurbished house to 98-year-old Paarl resident Nonini “Mandungwana” Adonis in Mbekweni, Western Cape. Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo returned to the area to hand over the improved home as part of Women’s Day activities ahead of the President’s Women Day address. The article says the refurbishment was prioritised because Adonis was old and sickly, and it notes the house includes two bedrooms, a lounge, kitchenette and an extended bathroom. It also links the handover to Women’s Day commemorations and the broader need for renovations in the area.

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Key Takeaways

Date: Thursday, 9 August 2018
Location: Mbekweni area, Paarl, Western Cape
Recipient: 98-year-old resident Nonini “Mandungwana” Adonis
Minister: Nomaindiya Mfeketo (Human Settlements)
Event: handover of refurbished house as part of Women’s Day activities
House details: two bedrooms, lounge, kitchenette, extended bathroom
Reason for prioritisation: Adonis was old and sickly; home had leaking asbestos roof during rain
Renovations started just over two months before handover
Context: ahead of President’s Women Day address at Mbekweni Stadium
Mentioned partner: Human Settlements MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela
Reference to using a grant to renovate and make houses habitable
Nonini “Mandungwana” Adonis
Nomaindiya Mfeketo
Cyril Ramaphosa
Bonginkosi Madikizela
Zukiswa Nomana
Mama Albertina Sisulu
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