1 Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela from Alexandra Women's hostel also waiting for RDP house

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and housing. However, Tshegofatso from the Alexandra Women's Hostel said the story of Tintswalo does not resonate with her – as she is still waiting for a decent house. Like many born-frees in Alexandra, Tshegofatso is sharing a one-room flat with her mother in the hostel named after anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph. Despite being an employee for the Johannesburg municipality, the 30-year-old woman said her salary is not enough to buy a house. Over the years government has vowed to demolish the hostel and convert it into family units, however nothing has been done since. Latest news on our website