By Mbali Vilakati
MAGUBHELENI – In what might come as good news to the people of Gege Constituency, a footbridge was opened last Friday (May 17, 2024) within the constituency.
Lelibanti Footbridge bridge was constructed by Microprojects, in conjunction with Engineers In Action (EIA). The bridge is situated at Magubheleni, which is under Mashobeni South Chiefdom. The chiefdom is one of the communities that form Gege Constituency.
The event took place at Gege Constituency centre, and in attendance were Gege Member of Parliament Magesi Dlamini and Sam Mdluli of Mashobeni South Chiefdom, who described himself as one of the princes of Mashobeni South.
Dlamini and Mdluli were the ones who cut the ribbon at the bridge, marking the opening of the infrastructure. The bridge was a necessity for the residents of the area, particularly the children, found it hard to cross the Ndlotane River when they went to school or work.
The event was attended by over 100 people, and entertainment was the order of the day. It was rendered by the different people who were in attendance. People were treated to wonderful poems rendered by pupils schooling around the area. They were also treated to different traditional dances rendered by regiments such as Lutsango from the area.
Speaking during the event, MP Magesi Dlamini commended the people from Mashonbeni South for making the project a success. He further thanked Microprojects and EIA for working in collaboration woth the residents.
“We extend thanks to the committee for making this project a success. Not only the committee but also the community members,” Dlamini said. He emphasised that the community should continue with the spirit of working together.
Delisile Ndlovu, one of the residents from Magubheleni, said she was thankful to all the people who made the project a success. “Now we know that our children will travel safely and I want to emphasise that we are very grateful to Microprojects, the Gege Constituency, EIA, and all the residents who worked on building the bridge,” Ndlovu said.
