COMMUNITY GROUP DISCUSSES ISSUES AFFECTING WOMEN

TEMBISA SPORTING LADIES CONTINUES TO WIN

A community group gathers to deliberate issues that affect women

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

Acommunity group had gathered to discuss issues that affect women. The meeting was held at Kanana Primary School Ward 80, on the 29th of May. According to the Chairperson of the ANCWL, Melody Sebenzile Hlatshwayo, they discussed a wide range of issues including GBV and how SA’s culture exacerbates it.

“We spoke about GBV, which has a lot of bad influence in our society. Next time when we meet again we need men as well, we can not focus on this topic and exclude them,” said Hlatshwayo

Another burning issue they touched is bullying. Hlatshwayo said a lot of local young women end up not completing school because they are victims of bullying. She said women with low self-esteem are more likely to become targets of bullying. “Bullies make fun of their differences, and this can cause one’s life. Self-confidence is one thing we lack mostly and yet powerful, and one ought to have it. It’s not ok to look at a sister as ugly just because you’re told or think you are beautiful, we are all beautiful but have different traits,” she explained.

“Our young women are being told that they are not enough simply because they are women. It’s high time we came together and be each other’s keepers,” she added.

Hlatshwayo pointed out that women should be empowered as they often have to provide for their children. “I believe that women should be empowered even more, as I believe that when you empower a woman you empower nations. We need sponsors to create projects like Project-employment. Those programs will equip our women and that in return will bring confidence and unity in our lives as women,” she said.

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The Department of Labour invites all job seekers in Thembisa

The department of health and social development together with the department of labour has planned an

Exhibition for work seekers within Thembisa. The official unemployment rate currently stands at 32,6% in the first quarter of 2021. Young people account for 63.4 per cent of the total number of unemployed persons.

According to a statement issued by the Ekurhuleni Municipality, the programme will take place on the 25th June 2021 at 8 AM at Sam Hlalele Hall next to Tembisa Plaza.

The theme of the event is aptly titled “Partnership in making a difference”.

“The Department of labour together with Ekurhuleni municipality want to assist the work seekers with opportunities such as jobs, internships, bursaries, learnerships, entrepreneurship information and training. However, they can’t do it without your presence. Work seekers are therefore cordially invited to attend the exhibition with the details below,” says the statement.