Dreaming of my late mother saved my life-Elderly woman
By Thokozani Mazibuko
What began as an ordinary night for KaGogo Mamane Simelane of Timbutini under Mafutseni Inkhundla turned into a moment of divine intervention and later, a story of restoration and hope.
The elderly woman, whose home was destroyed during the recent civil unrest, has received a brand-new house, a gesture that has brought comfort and dignity back to her life.
Recalling the chilling moments before the tragedy, Gogo Simelane said she owes her survival to a dream that felt like a warning from her late mother.
“I dreamt of my late mother,” she said quietly, tears welling in her eyes. “She told me to take the children and leave the house immediately. I listened. The moment we stepped out, I heard a loud sound fire had started and within minutes, my house was gone.”
The mysterious dream, which she believes was a spiritual rescue, saved her and her grandchildren from certain death. But in the aftermath, they were left homeless and heartbroken.
Community leaders, moved by her plight, joined hands with government authorities under Mafutseni Inkhundla to rebuild her home. The successful completion and handover of the new house marks a turning point in Gogo Simelane’s life restoring her sense of security after months of uncertainty.
The Indvuna yeLutsango for Timbutini praised the teamwork that made the project possible, describing it as a powerful example of community unity and compassion.
“We could not stand by while one of our own suffered,” she said. “This house shows that when we come together, we can change lives. We are thankful to the government and all partners who made this dream a reality.”
During the joyous handover ceremony, neighbours and relatives gathered to celebrate, singing traditional songs and expressing gratitude for what they called “a miracle fulfilled.”
The new two-room house offers Gogo Simelane and her grandchildren a safe and comfortable place to live. Standing at the doorway of her freshly painted home, the elderly woman lifted her hands in gratitude.
“I thank God, my ancestors, the government, and everyone who remembered me,” she said. “My mother warned me in that dream and today, I know she continues to watch over me.”
The story of KaGogo Mamane Simelane is one of faith, survival, and renewal, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, light can return through the kindness of others and the strength of a community united in care.
