Shannon Family To Receive Electricity After 37 years

Staff Reporter

Bloemfontein – A family of four living in Shannon, just outside Heidedal in Bloemfontein, will finally receive an electricity connection after 37 years, following an intervention aimed at improving the living conditions of Modise Lebeoana and his ailing mother.

Lebeoana has been battling serious health complications since September 2024 after suffering from collapsed lungs.

He is currently dependent on oxygen support 24 hours a day, making access to electricity critical for his survival.

Speaking exclusively to STEPUPSANEWS, Lebeoana described the daily challenges faced by his family, particularly the difficulty of operating an oxygen machine without a reliable power supply.

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He was joined during the interview by his mother, Anna, and his daughter, Mpho, who shared the family’s long struggle to live without basic services.

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The family also revealed that they are in urgent need of proper housing, furniture, and any additional assistance that can improve their quality of life.
Lebeoana further explained how they eventually secured a house after years of uncertainty and hardship.

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The breakthrough came through the involvement of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, with Dr Thabang Tinda, Head of the Department of Community Development, and Jimmy playing a key role in coordinating support for the family.

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Further assistance is now expected from the departments under Teboho Mokoena, Mathabo Leeto, and Dr Julia Maboya, as government departments work together to ensure long-term support for the family.

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The electricity connection marks a significant milestone for the Lebeoana family, bringing renewed hope after decades of living without basic services.

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The family can be reached on: 0681973605/0795771174

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