A few blocks away in Msibi Street, Siyathemba, another household waited in quiet desperation. The Nqombolo family, led by 52-year-old Mam Nqombolo and her unemployed daughter Nozipho, care for four children navigating school and learning challenges while living in a home barely fit for habitation. The roof leaked during every rainstorm, kitchen and dining doors no longer closed properly, and the walls had gone unpainted for years.

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On Mandela Day 2025, VEA Road Maintenance & Civils arrived with more than tools—they came with purpose. The renovation was led by Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, whose own journey from Balfour to boardrooms has never distanced her from her roots. Her team immediately began work replacing both doors for security, supplying corrugated iron roofing sheets to shield the family from the harsh winter, and painting the kitchen and dining rooms to restore pride and beauty in the home. The floors throughout the house were redone, correcting structural issues and creating a clean, stable foundation.

What made this project especially profound was VEA Road’s decision to fully furnish the space, transforming a barely liveable shelter into a safe and nurturing environment. Every chair, every curtain, every cup placed in the cupboard was a statement: you matter, and you deserve more.

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The family received food hampers, bedding, clothing, and cleaning supplies—all hand-delivered by the VEA team.

“Home is not just a place—it’s a feeling of security, hope, and care. We came here to rebuild both the walls and that feeling,” said Thoko. Follow our journey and explore our latest project: VEA Roads.