“August occupies a special significance in the consciousness of our nation. It is that time of the year where we give more prominence than any other months to the resilience, courageousness and steadfastness of women, the torchbearers of our dreams and aspirations,” says Gungubele.
“It is a momentous opportunity of introspection and reflection on the struggles, pain and sacrifices of the mothers of our nation. More importantly, it is also an occasion to acknowledge the tenacity and celebrate the noble causes of women in politics, society and the economy.
“Women are agents of social cohesion and harmony. They are also pioneers within our communities of the virtues of discipline, respect, honesty and integrity.
“Women have traversed a long, tortuous and very painful journey in their unwavering struggle to restore their rightful place in our society. That journey is far from over, even though major advances have been made since 1994 to prioritise the interest of women and the girl child in this democratic dispensation.
“This being Woman’s Month, it is profoundly significant that we pay tribute to the extraordinary role women have played in ushering us into a democratic dispensation. As a city we have lined up various initiatives to celebrate women.
“These include workshops, exhibitions and campaigns.” – @TumeloBoksburg
