MOLOTO – Nkangala District Mayor Thomas Ngwenya emphasised that safeguarding the newly constructed state-of-the-art community hall will benefit not only the current generation of Moloto residents but also serve as a lasting legacy for future generations.
Ngwenya made these remarks during the handover ceremony held on Friday, August 2, 2024, in Thembisile Hani municipality. The district municipality reportedly invested approximately R21 million in erecting a 1,102 square metre hall with a capacity exceeding 430 individuals.
This multifaceted facility, equipped with amenities such as ablution facilities, a kitchen, and a church, is intended for various gatherings, including community meetings, church services, weddings, funerals, and entertainment events. Additionally, a generator is available to mitigate the impact of load reduction and load shedding.
Ngwenya also announced the installation of a borehole and tanks on the community hall premises to ensure access to clean water.
Despite these advancements, some community members expressed discontent regarding the construction of the community hall.
Phila Maroga, a resident of Moloto Ward 3, voiced concerns about the poor road conditions caused by sand accumulation and mud during summer rains. Maroga suggested that the municipality should have directed the funds towards enhancing or building roads instead. Furthermore, he highlighted the ongoing water crisis, stating that residents only receive water once a week. He believed that resolving this crisis should have been prioritised over the construction of the hall.
The project, which commenced in January 2022, was successfully completed in May 2024 by Ramushu Supply Services from eMalahleni municipality. It did not only provided employment opportunities for 55 local residents, including 15 adults and 40 youth, but also empowered five emerging local subcontractors: Rea Phusha Holdings, Owami Enterprise, Masesi Mashilo Business, Malaza Pipes Genies, and PA Construction Aluminium.
Community members were urged to refrain from theft within the community hall premises to preserve the sense of belonging and unity that the hall symbolises.
