Five people with disabilities applauded the Swakopmund constituency and municipality for donating plots to them.

Since 2013, the five beneficiaries have struggled to secure plots due to discrimination and limited access to economic opportunities.

Johanna Kambanzera, who has a teenage son with disabilities, has endured hardships most of her life.

She said landlords would evict her from every rental place because they complained about the noise her son makes.

"Many people don't like disability because they are making noise, so I moved from place to place with him, and he is my son. I cannot throw my son away for me to stay alone because people don't like him. He is my son; he is my everything."

The other beneficiaries are David Shipahu and Licius Tjiundje, and Cecilia Johannes.

Lazarus Simon was chosen as a beneficiary after the Swakopmund constituency councillor found out through the media about his physical disability.

Simon, who runs an upholstery business from a rented backyard shack, said the landlord wants to squeeze more rent out of him every time he gets many customers.

Councillor Louisa Kativa and other leaders stressed that the donation represents independence and the potential to thrive.

The plots located in Extension 30 were funded by the Erongo Regional Council.