As part of the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations, the DEDECT, led by MEC Bitsa Lenkopane
and HOD Mofokane, together with Moses Kotane, Acting Mayor, Cllr Dithothi Tshetlhane, MMC
for LED Nkeifeng Motshabi, Kgosi Papi Monnakgotla, joined the CEO of Mankwe Game
Trackers, Mr Chris Thai, along with his management team, to hand over a newly built home to
the Pule family.
The Pule family, headed by a grandfather who had been living in a shack with his four siblings
and four great-grandchildren, received the keys to their new home on Nelson Monday Day, 18th
July 2025 – bringing hope and dignity to their lives.
The donation was made following the passing of the family’s nephew, who was one of the
providers and had been working for Mankwe Game Trackers. He sadly passed away due to
COVID-19.
The house, located at No. 2312, Lekwa Section in Ledig, was fully sponsored by Mankwe
Game Trackers, a valued tourism stakeholder of the DEDECT. The family also received other
donations, including household contents, from other tourism role players.
In the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the 67 minutes of service led by our dignitaries were
dedicated to finalizing the painting of the home, which includes a toilet facility, planting of
vegetable garden seedlings, and groceries donated by other tourism sector partners (Sun City,
Kwa Maritane, Zimasa Travel, Ivory Tree, and Kingdom Resorts).
This initiative reflects the power of public-private partnerships, which MEC Lenkopane strongly
advocates for among role players in the Economic Development, Environment, and Tourism
Sector, and highlights the impact of collective action in uplifting our communities.
Ends.
Issued by the Department of Economic Development,
Environment, Conservation and Tourism
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