Lindiwe Sisulu promises military vets houses ‘before the end of the month’
On Wednesday, Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu made big promises to military veterans who have been waiting for housing for more than 23 years. Addressing the vets at a "housing dialogue" in Boksburg‚ Sisulu assumed the position of saviour‚ saying she would ensure the vets have houses before the end of the month. "Today we are here to wipe your tears away so that we can move forward‚" Sisulu said‚ adding that the department was apologetic for the delays. She called on all the veterans who were without housing to stand. Scores stood up. "Before you leave‚ there will be a register to say you do not have a house and you must say where you live. I will give you the cellphone numbers of the task team members so that in a month’s time‚ if you do not have a house‚ their phones will not stop ringing‚" Sisulu said to applause. One of the military veterans told Sisulu that he had managed to buy his own house but it was on the verge of being auctioned by the bank. The auction was set ...
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