The Teba and Lima construction team for Elliotdale Housing are pleased to announce that they have recently completed the first housing unit, which will be handed over to the first beneficiary, Mrs Nogaweni Mdinwa. This forms part of the overall project to complete 1000 units over a two year period.                                                                                                                                                                    

The Elliotdale Rural Sustainable Human Settlements Project involves a partnership that exists between the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements, the Development Bank of South Africa, Teba and Lima and ACG architects.

Nogaweni Mdinwa is an elderly lady who has dreamed of moving away from the mud hut she currently lives in and into a more spacious and sturdy home, that would be more comfortable and secure for both her and her grandson to live in. Mrs Mdinwa was one of the first beneficiaries identified by the ward committee in Elliotdale; because of her vulnerability she could not generate a steady income and sadly has no family members to look after her.

“I was so excited when I was first approached with the housing catalogue and had a choice of many different house types to choose from. I chose the L-shape because I liked the large living room space,” said Mrs Mdinwa.

All beneficiaries are given options to choose from, including various house designs, alterations, additions, solar power, fencing, water tanks, sanitation and wood stoves.

“I have watched everyday as the local builders brought my home to life. I am so grateful that they were able to grant me the home of my dreams,” said Mrs Mdinwa. While Mrs Mdinwa prepares for the big move into her new home, hundreds of beneficiaries around Elliotdale can expect to share in the same excitement throughout the year as several more houses reach completion.

Dustin Mills, Brighton Shumba and Mike Ndzamela from Lima, share in  Mrs Mdinwa’s excitement	The construction management team joins Mrs Mdinwa next to the first completed house for the Elliotdale Housing Project	Pumzile Xalisa applies the final coat to the  new home	Nogaweni Mdinwa