{"id":84838,"date":"2023-12-27T16:29:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T14:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=84838"},"modified":"2023-12-27T16:29:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T14:29:08","slug":"ithuba-brings-holiday-joy-with-the-unprecedented-housing-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/ithuba-brings-holiday-joy-with-the-unprecedented-housing-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"ITHUBA brings holiday joy with the unprecedented housing initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Neelam Rahim | <a href=\"mailto:neelam@radioislam.co.za\">neelam@radioislam.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2-minute read<br \/>\n27 December 2023 | 16:26 CAT<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_84839\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84839\" data-attachment-id=\"84839\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/ithuba-brings-holiday-joy-with-the-unprecedented-housing-initiative\/p3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/p3.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"p3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/p3.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-84839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/p3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-84839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Good Things Guy<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Approaching the end of 2023, we look into a heartwarming story of transformation and generosity.<\/p>\n<p>ITHUBA, Africa&#8217;s premier National Lottery Operator, is making a significant impact beyond the lottery tickets and is spreading joy and changing lives through its ambitious national housing initiative.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, ITHUBA initiated its first national housing project, marking a significant step in its commitment to changing lives. Building on this success, 2023 sees the company embark on its most extensive housing project. The multi-provincial roadshow kicks off on December 5th in Gauteng. They are championing the force of Ubuntu as a core company value.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2023 housing project, ITHUBA joined forces with Disabled People South Africa (DPSA) to address the specific needs of differently-abled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our dedication as ITHUBA is addressing South Africa&#8217;s housing crisis, which remained steadfast and a renewed focus on assisting marginalized and differently-abled individuals,&#8221; says Kamogelo Aphane, a representative from ITHUBA.<\/p>\n<p>Aphane added, &#8220;this year, we recognised the unique challenges that are faced by disabled individuals and felt a compelling need to tailor our systems to address their specific needs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Starting the festive housing giveaway in Gauteng and moving through the Free State before concluding in the Eastern Cape, ITHUBA&#8217;s initiative goes beyond providing immediate cheer. These homes pave the way for lasting change and peace, impacting not only the current beneficiaries but future generations.<\/p>\n<p>As the year approaches, ITHUBA encourages all South Africans to reflect on the power of making a positive impact, big or small.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to the full interview on <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/upload#:~:text=https%3A\/\/soundcloud.com\/radioislam\/ithuba%2Dbrings%2Dholiday%2Djoy%2Dwith%2Dthe%2Dunprecedented%2Dhousing%2Dinitiative%3Fsi%3Df7519795a04c4f07b0c26b8a6c2a0369%26utm_source%3Dclipboard%26utm_medium%3Dtext%26utm_campaign%3Dsocial_sharing\">The Daily Round-Up<\/a> with Muallimah Annisa Essack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 27 December 2023 | 16:26 CAT Approaching the end of 2023, we look into a heartwarming story of transformation and generosity. ITHUBA, Africa&#8217;s premier National Lottery Operator, is making a significant impact beyond the lottery tickets and is spreading joy and changing lives through its ambitious national housing initiative. 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