Nsangwini – Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla and the Catholic Church have handed over a two-room house valued at E65,000 to 65-year-old Phineas Jonah Dlamini of Nsangwini under Pigg’s Peak Inkhundla, ending his years of living in a dilapidated stick and mud house and later a tent provided by the National Disaster Management Agency.
The house comes fully equipped with solar installation, curtains, a bed and a blanket, giving Dlamini improved dignity and comfort after years of struggling with unsafe shelter.
Father Sakhile Ndwandwa, who led the Catholic Church’s involvement in the project, said the house was built in commemoration of his 20 years of priesthood and was made possible through support from people who purchased his book. He described it as a symbol of unity between the church, government, traditional leaders and the community. 
An emotional Dlamini expressed deep gratitude at the handover, saying he could now sleep peacefully even during heavy rains. He humbly asked both the church and the Deputy Prime Minister not to tire of supporting him.
Indvuna Yenkhundla Mthobisi Vilakati, representing MP Jabulani Mabuza, spoke about the significance of the gesture, noting that loving your neighbour is one of the greatest commandments and that true compassion drives meaningful change in communities.
Deputy Prime Minister Dladla reflected on the spirit behind the handover. “True leadership is shown through humility and love just as Christ washed the feet of His disciples. Today, we are called to serve one another with that same spirit. Our appreciation to Father Mkhatshwa and Bishop José, for heading the call by His Majesty King Mswati III’s call of loving one another,” she said.
The Deputy Prime Minister also commended Father Ndwandwa for spreading love beyond religious boundaries and thanked Bishop Diocese Manzini Luis Ponce de León for playing a part in His Majesty King Mswati III’s vision of Agape Love. She further pledged to build a lavatory for Dlamini.
