Izindonikazi encourages girls to ‘stay pure’

The girls were motivated and encouraged by speakers from Izindonikazi.

A group of young girls calling themselves Izindonikazi dancing in the streets of Klarinet during their gathering held on Saturday, March 4.

A group of young girls gathered at Klarinet to show community members about their organisation.

The group of girls under the organisation called Izindonikazi based in Klarinet, work with children who are still virgins, from the age of six years and older.

They practice different cultural dances and the girls are assisted with afternoon studies and many other issues that concern their livelihood.

According to Ms Zanele Sidande their vision is to encourage children to abstain from having sex while they’re still at school or young, to prevent early pregnancy, HIV and Aids and STI’s and to encourage them to focus on their studies.

The mission of the organisation is to promote a healthy and safe environment for the children, to create a drug-free zone in the community and to bring back the culture of Ubuntu and respect.

Clr Nombuso Mokwana in her welcome address pointed out that her daughter was part of the group and she was also once part of the group growing up until marriage.

Gogo Sonto Mlambo invited from Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal said she always worked in partnership with the police and that it was important that girls practise sexual abstinence until they are married.

Gogo Sonto Mlambo, guest speaker from Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal telling the girls about the importance of sexual abstinence until marriage.

She encouraged the young girls to stay pure.

She added to say that the girls were wearing white skirts as a symbol of pureness.

She asked the girls to always aim high and get educated and not disappoint their parents.

Gogo Mlambo indicated that they have other groups all over the province.

Constable Priscilla Nkosi from the social crime component of SAPS addressing the girls.

Constable Priscilla Nkosi from the social crime component of SAPS told the girls that nobody is allowed to touch their bodies, especially their private parts. “We have laws in the country that protects you as women and children. It takes two to make a child and it takes a village to raise a child. People will treat you like a child if you behave like a child. Focus on your studies, and have a vision, life is very difficult out there. Your body is your pride,” Constable Nkosi pointed out.

Sister Busisiwe Mahlangu from Klarinet Clinic explained to the girls the importance of personal hygiene, sexually transmitted infections, the female reproduction system, HIV and bacteria.