Zibusiso Dlamini
NTABAZINDUNA township wheel chair bound male adult is appealing for assistance as life is increasingly getting difficult for him as a result of the current Covid 19 lockdowns impact.
The global coronavirus pandemic has left many in unimaginable problems.
Thulani Sibanda, 45 could not describe the nature of his illness but narrated how he ended up with the disease.
“When I was born my mother is said to have endured complications after she had given birth at home without any assistance.
“I was left on the floor for so long as a result it affected me, thus what I was told,” Sibanda said.
Sibanda who is a popular figure at the Ntabazinduna Township shops popularly known as Dulini shops helps himself to move around the shops to cheer with friends.
“My wheel chair needs to be replaced but I don’t have anyone to help me, a lot of people purporting to be well-wishers have been coming to me promising to help but nothing yet has materialized,” he said.
Sibanda revealed that he stays alone and is able to do most of the household chores alone admitting that it’s a situation he has to bear in life.
“Ï stay alone here and I can do dishes, laundry alone yes of course my neighbours are always there to help me in the event that I need critical assistance,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ncube told The Zambezi Times that he is working on having a love of his life.
“Very soon I would be married to this lady,” he said, pointing to one Maureen Ndaba.
Ndaba admitted that she is willing to be a lifelong partner with Sibanda.
“It’s something in the making for now I cannot be said to be his wife but as one who is compassionate I was moved to come to him to help him with his house chores as you can see,” she said.
Sibanda who has not gone to school in his entire life narrated how he wishes to one day be able to have some formal schooling.
“I am not able to read or write my name due to my condition, my guardians failed to send me to school,” recounted Sibanda.
He added: “The only time I received some learning is some time when I enrolled at Jairos Jiri centre where I was learning weaving and basket making, however I could not finish the course because of transport problems to and from town.”
The always jovial Sibanda admitted that if he finds necessary support he can start a basket and weaving project.
“What I need is the material to do this and some small tools to start basket making and weaving, I can even open up a small shop by the shops,” he said.
Meanwhile, Tapiwa Moyo, vice president of the Neigbour Development Committee (NEDCO) in Ntabazinduna Township admitted being familiar with Sibanda’s plight.
“As a community we are happy to see people coming to the attention of Sibanda, it’s true he stays alone and we strongly desire the community at large to come along to find lasting solutions to some of his problems,” said Moyo.
