NSANGWINI, MAHLANGATSHA – Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla visited four child-headed households in Nsangwini over the weekend, where she witnessed a successful maize harvest resulting from targeted government support during the 2024/25 farming season.
The field visit formed part of ongoing efforts by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPMO) to strengthen food security and improve livelihoods in vulnerable communities. Each of the households had received inputs including 10 bags of maize seed, 100kg of 2:3:2:37 fertilizer, 50kg of LAN, pesticides, and two hours of tractor service.
The first stop was at the home of Zodwa Mabuza, where 11 family members are now benefiting from improved food supply. The DPM and her delegation proceeded to Sikhanyiso Shabangu (21), an aspiring tailor who produced an estimated 40–50kg of maize. The DPMO pledged to support her in pursuing a tailoring career. 
At KaShabangu, 25-year-old Temlandvo Shabangu welcomed the team after harvesting 16 bags of maize. She shared her hopes of becoming a professional hairdresser, and government committed to helping her achieve this goal.
The final visit was to Lindelwa Dludlu (22) of KaNhlabatsi, who harvested 20 bags of maize and expressed interest in tailoring. Similar vocational support was pledged to assist her.
The DPM praised the coordination between Inkhundla leadership and social workers in identifying households in need. She further assured that homes with unsafe structures will be rebuilt as part of the broader support package. During the season, 20 child-headed households received maize inputs while 30 others were supported with beans.
