Women’s Day marked in Plantation
Organised by women from Basadi ba Kopane, Reathusa and Arise and Shine organisations, the event was aimed at empowering women and to urge women to stand up against gender-based violence
While our country is still gripped in the coronavirus pandemic, about 30 women from Boksburg took some time out during this trying period to celebrate Women’s Day on August 10.
Following the recommended health protocols, attendees adhered to the Covid-19 social distancing protocols as they gathered at a house in Plantation.
Organised by women from Basadi ba Kopane, Reathusa and Arise and Shine organisations, the event was aimed at empowering women and to urge women to stand up against gender-based violence.
The event was an afternoon of dialogue on issues affecting women.
Ward 32 Clr Marius de Vos also attended and he briefly encouraged women to make use of opportunities for women.
“Today women are still in an uncomfortable and difficult space. Women are still faced with challenges such as unemployment and gender-based violence. They are under pressure and underestimated in their houses, workplaces and in communities,” de Vos said.
He advised attendees to start their businesses and make use of donors who are available to assist.
Lebai Sethoko of Basadi ba Kopane also encouraged women to speak out when in an abusive relationship.
“As women we hide behind our makeup and beautiful dresses, but inside we are hurt and bleeding. It’s important to love ourselves and put ourselves first in everything. As women we should also look out for one another be one another’s pillars of strength,” Sethoko said.
Another speaker, Rose Malamule of Arise and Shine Mzansi organisation advised mothers to take education seriously.
“One thing that’s important that you can give to your child is education because it will sustain them throughout their lives. As parents we must make sure and encourage our children to go to school because education breaks boundaries. We understand that the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives. Some people have lost their jobs, but that doesn’t mean that we should just give up and be stressed. We need to start our own businesses so that we can bounce back,” Malamule said.
A candlelight moment was also observed for victims of gender-based violence. They also prayed for South Africa and a cure or treatment for coronavirus.
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