Fighting gender-based violence and promoting women empowerment as stated by Mpumalanga Premier in her SOPA remains high on the agenda when the Mpumalanga Provincial Government commemorates Women’s Day on Monday, 9 August 2021 in Middelburg at 10:00.
This year’s Women’s Month is celebrated under the theme: “The Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke: RealisingWomen’s Rights.” Government will use this year’s Women’s Day Celebrations to fight women abuse and also highlight the progress it has made in promoting women issues in the country (the event will provide a platform to women in business, social activism and social entrepreneurship to share their testimonials on women empowerment). The Province’s first women Premier Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane will deliver the keynote address on the day.
Phumla Music, Zanele Nenkwenkwezi and Sharon Lindokuhle Mahlangu will provide entertainment.
All Covid-19 health and safety protocols will be adhered to.
Members of the media are invited to the event, which is arranged as follows:
| Monday, 09 August 2021 | |
| 10:00 | |
| Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Office Precinct, Middelburg, Nkangala District |
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Enquiries:
George Mthethwa: (A) Provincial Government Spokesperson
Tel: 013 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za