NKOMAZI – It is that time of the year again when women all over the country are celebrated for the remarkable contributions they have made and continue to make towards the struggle for freedom and a better life for all.
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government will be hosting its Women’s Day Celebration on Saturday, 11 August at KaMhlushwa Stadium in the Nkomazi Municipality, starting at 10:00.
Marked under the theme “Addressing unemployment, poverty and inequality: together contributing towards the progressive future for women” this year’s celebration is aimed at celebrating and highlighting the role women play in ensuring a safe and healthy society for all who live in it.
On the day various departments will render services to the community of Mzinti as part of the Community Rural Development Programme. The Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation will donate sports attire to four women’s sports clubs, the Department of Human Settlement will hand over four houses and the Department of Education will donate school uniform to 25 learners. The department of Social Development will donate blankets to needy families and the Department of Agriculture will donate fencing to the “Nkosimamane” Agricultural project in Mzinti, while the Department of Economic Development and Tourism donates a sewing machine to the “Konkekuyenteka Kitsi” women’s cooperative also in Mzinti. Sassa and the Department of Home Affairs will also be at the venue providing essential services including application of identity documents and grant applications to community members. Mpumalanga Premier DD Mabuza will deliver a keynote address.
Make’Shelangubo and other popular local groups will entertain patrons.
Buses will also be available in Mbuzini, Hhoyi, Tonga, Langeloop, Mbangwane, Phiva, Block A, B, C, Dludlama, Naas, Steenbok and Mangweni. Departure time is 06h00. For more bus routes, community members should contact their local Councillor or Mr Simon Khumalo on 0828973776 or Bheki Thabethe on 0836415424.
Enquiries: Ms Sibongile Nkosi on (013) 766 5372 or 082 492 4886.