KANYAMAZANE – Black Sisters Unite Forum, a non-profit organisation (NPO) which focus on girls aged from 12 to 22, held a march to mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Children Abuse campaign.
The march, in partnership with the Medical Women’s Association of South Africa (MWASA), commemorated the fallen heroes who were shot by the then SADF in KaNyamazane in 1986. Many girls participated in the march.
Founder of Black Sisters Unite Forum, Ms Nomaswazi Shabangu Mndawe said, “I formed this organisation in April this year. Our aim is to teach our children to love themselves and to be independent. We are here to give them leadership skills and encourage them to use their talents for their development, be it sports or the art. We are teaching them how to conduct themselves,” she said.
She further explained that they had partnered with Dr Bongile Baloi, who would assist them with health matters that also included HIV/Aids. They have also created a relationship with GRIP and the SAPS to be on board for cases such as gender-based violence, assault and sexual harassment.
“We want to teach our girls their rights and explain what they mean. We also want them to know the history of our country, the meaning of public holidays and how they came about. We want our children to know that public holidays are not for drinking alcohol, but they should know that blood was shed. Many people lost their lives, that’s why we celebrate their lives,” she said. Nineteen-year-old Zama Nkosi, who was also part of the march said,
“I’m happy to be part of the organisation. I have learned a lot of things that I didn’t know about the history of my country and my township, too. It has boosted my confidence and I am also proud of who I am.
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