What had tweeps talking was that the structures were built with concrete paving stones and bricks.
Shauwn Mkhize handed over the first four houses to KwaZulu-Natal families who lost their homes during the floods in April.Media personality Shaun Mkhize has been criticised about the handover of houses to Wyebank families who lost their homes and belongings during flooding in KwaZulu-Natal in April.
The houses come with single beds, a toilet and a shower, but what had tweeps talking was that the structures were built with concrete“I know people are poor, but people should give something they themselves would accept. This house is definitely a deep freezer. Paving as flooring? Slabs with no insulation? Shower yona? Where’s the decency in that kodwa you,” one user tweeted.
Mkhize handed over the homes in the presence of eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda and deputy mayor Philani Mavundla. Mkhize thanked the eThekwini municipality for its support in servicing sites after they were earmarked for rebuilding some homes. Mkhize said the construction of the houses took five days.
“We needed to respond urgently so w we used alternative technology to build these homes. It has taken us about four to five days to deliver these homes,” said Mkhize.
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