Hon Speaker, President Zuma, in his capacity as President of the ANC, visited Uitenhage recently and, amongst other things, went to speak to the people from Delview. While going from door to door, the President went to the dilapidated house of 67-year-old Susan de Rocks. The President saw the state of the house and after stepping into a hole which was on the floor, whispered into her ear that he will make sure that she moves into a new house soon.
On Monday, 16 August 2010, municipal workers from the Nelson Mandela Metropole started building a new house for her, as promised by President Zuma. Susan de Rocks will be moving into her new house soon after receiving the keys personally from the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga.
President Zuma has shown repeatedly that he has empathy with the people of South Africa and listens to the plight of the poor. The President established a call centre last year whereby the public could call the Presidency directly to raise queries and complaints.
The ANC commends the President for taking time out of his extremely busy schedule to interact with the people and listen to their problems. Thank you. [Applause.]