Men to stand up and make themselves accountable

Mngulashe Holdings in partnership with the metro to host interactive #MensDialogue to address issues surrounding gender-based violence.

#MensDialogue aims to address issues surrounding gender-based violence and the oppression of women. Photo: file image

“We are faced with the crisis of gender-based violence and oppression against women and we as men, are often the perpetrators of this violence, we need to stand up and take account.”

These are the firm words of Prince Rulashe, event coordinator.

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“It is with this in mind the City of Ekurhuleni and Mngulashe Holdings have decided to host our first #MensDialogue,” explained Rulashe.

“We believe it is important to meet as men and discuss what has gone wrong.”

The event will be held on March 14 at Ekurhuleni’s head office, located at 14 Queen Street in the Germiston CBD.

The dialogue will run from 10am until 6pm.

“We have invited a number of guest speakers to join us on the day,” said Rulashe.

Guest speakers will include Bhekisisa Ngcobo, a musician who performs under the name Ihashi Elimhlophe; Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, a political analyst; Siyabonga Khumalo, an actor on the popular series Muvhango; Kenny Kunenne, a former prisoner and now businessman; Themba Lukhele, a motivational speaker and Jabu Mahlangu, a former Kaizer Chiefs FC and Supersport United FC player.