Relocated residents enjoy new life

Former Somerset residents have found a new home at Gerald Estates PIC: PINI BOTHOKO
Former Somerset residents have found a new home at Gerald Estates PIC: PINI BOTHOKO

FRANCISTOWN: At the age of 73, Margaret Montshiwa has lived in Somerset East with her 83-year-old husband since 1970 and had never thought they would move elsewhere.

Now the couple is among the 43 people who have been moved, or are to be moved to Gerald Estates to pave way for the upgrading of the Francistown-Tonota Road, which began last year.

Part of their home has been demolished and they are staying on one side awaiting completion of their new and resplendent home at Gerald Estates.

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