A Samora Machel leader is pleased with the progress of the construction of a local clinic, citing that everything is going as planned.
Ward 33 councillor Lungisa Somdaka described the new clinic as a breath of fresh air.
He urged the community to be patient as the clinic will be completed later in 2026. (“Samora clinic build is underway”, City Vision, 27 February).
“The construction of the clinic is long overdue. Its completion will change the perception that people have about the area and elevate its standard.
“I understand the community is in a hurry. They want to see their clinic operating so they can stop going to other areas,” said Somdaka.
He stated that the residents either go to Mzamomhle Clinic in Philippi or Hanover Park Day Clinic in Hanover Park for medical checkups.
Somdaka added that the new health facility will alleviate the burden when residents have to visit the doctors.
“Going to the clinic is a burden on its own because some of them have to hire transport or must have transport fare, which cause some of them not go to the clinic because they don’t have money. This impacts on their treatment because if they do not go to the clinic to fetch the treatment it means they will default on it,” explained Somdaka.
Samantha Lee-Jacobs, communications officer: Klipfontein Mitchells Plain substructure, said the facility would open in the later part of next year. He said it would run only on weekdays.
“The project has been met with some contextual challenges including high levels of crime and unemployment in the community.
“However, strong community involvement and ownership of the project, along with the close proximity to the Samora Machel Police station has been an advantage in mitigating impact on the project. The project has also benefitted the community through job creation for locals,” she said.
