DISTRICT WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION IN DR KENNETH KAUNDA

This year, the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management in DR Kenneth Kaunda District is observing Women’s Month by celebrating its women who do not only bring inclusivity and empathy to the table, but who also go beyond the call of duty to serve and protect its community.

District Government Garage Manager Ms. Sumaiya Abdool Gany welcomed all and aligned her good self with the theme, “Avoid useless things, look at what really matters’. This will assist us to reach positive results in all our daily activities at work and at home” said Ms. Gany.

She further outlined that the purpose of the day is about women who are supporting one another to also help our children to cope and overcome socio-economic stresses such as unemployment and GBV and femicide experiencing on daily basis.

Ms. Mthombeni and Mr. Sello Segole from Department of Health educated women about the importance of regular health check ups in order to curb illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, mental health and types of cancers that affect women. “Women must know their health status and share information with their daughters about these illnesses. said sister Mthombeni. “Cervical and breast cancers are the once that puts the lives of a women in jeopardy but they can be cured if detected earlier. At least once a year visit your nearest health facility to do general check ups at least monthly” said Mr. Segole.

Chaplain Mothabeng from Integrated Employee Health and Wellness (IEHW) embraced women for their self esteem and encouraged them to build one another in order to raise wise future generations. “Do not be women who talks and focus on building one another instead of pulling each other down. Women must encourage, build, support, love and care about each other,” Chaplain Mothabeng.

South African Police Services Captain Kelebogile Motladiile expressed how vulnerable women are, by being the victims of social crime activities taking place within their communities . “Women we are very vulnerable but let us unite and do what needs to be done for our protection. It hurts how women get conned these days and lose their hard earned financial investments such as pension funds to the perpetrators taking advantage of retired single women ,” said Captain Motladiile.

Chaplain Onica Lechuti from SAPS uplifted the spirit of women with a powerful sermon. “Be the purpose driven women because you represent your Creator and think like your creator. Purpose driven woman avoid unessesary things that do not build a positive and healthy society ” said Chaplain Lechuti.

Chief Provincial Inspector (CPI) Brenda Jiya appreciated the guests and all women attendees together with sister departments for gracing this important event. “I would like to thank your managers to allow you to come and attend this fruitful information gathering. She concluded by saying that,”The strength of a woman is trusting God”

The stakeholders honoured the celebration were South African Police Services, JB Marks Local Municipality, Departments of Health, Correctional Services and South African National Defence Force.