Women empowered to defend themselves at market

Keshna Schoeman hosted the market. Her late fiancé, Chad Botha, was stabbed last October in Northmead.

Holding some of the white ribbons for justice are Nolan and Amy Buys, Susan Benadié, Joslyn Greenwood, Keshna Shoeman, Lynette Oxley and Charné Steyn.

Still in its infancy, the Ribbons for Justice monthly market was on October 7 in Northmead.

A few exhibitors offered various new and second-hand items for sale.

The youngest vendor, Nikkita Schoeman (14), sold cookies and biscuits.

A team from Girls on Fire held self-defence workshops to empower women to defend themselves.

In remembrance of her late husband, Keshna Schoeman will host a candlelight vigil on Third Street, Northmead, on October 13 from 19:00 to 21:00.

Keshna Schoeman hosted the market. Her late fiancé, Chad Botha, was stabbed after a scuffle with three intruders who accosted the unsuspecting couple in their home last October.

Next month’s market will be on November 4.

Meanwhile, in remembrance of her late husband, a candlelight vigil will be held on Third Street, Northmead, on October 13 from 19:00 to 21:00. Anyone affected by crime can attend. For more information, call Keshna on 078 360 0783.

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