In Mbizana, Eastern Cape, a 67-year-old pensioner, Nomonde Mboyi, has taken matters into her own hands by building her own home. This action comes three years after the government pledged to rebuild houses damaged by storms in the area. Despite the promise, none of the 200 promised houses have been completed, leaving residents in a desperate situation. Mboyi resorted to using her social grants to construct a dwelling for herself, highlighting the failure of the government project. The situation underscores the challenges faced by residents in the Eastern Cape awaiting vital housing assistance. Her initiative serves as a stark illustration of self-reliance in the face of bureaucratic delays and unfulfilled promises in Mbizana. This case exposes a critical gap in service delivery and the struggle for adequate housing in South Africa.