New homes for eDikeni residents in Eastern Cape
NGQELE VILLAGE, EASTERN CAPE - Victims of natural disasters in the Eastern Cape often descend into destitution after their homes have been destroyed.
Now, the provincial government says it plans to not only speed up housing projects and ensure that the elderly will no longer suffer.
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On Friday, the Department of Human Settlements handed over newly built homes to 27 families in Ngqele Village.
ENCA's Ronald Masinda compiled this report.