Okhahlamba Celebrates Women’s Month with Vibrant Phinifa and Doek Day

Okhahlamba Local Municipality marked Women’s Month with a colorful Phinifa and Doek Day celebration on Thursday. The event commenced with a poignant prayer and candle-lighting vigil honouring victims of gender-based violence, followed by an energetic fashion show and certificate awarding ceremony to graduates of The Women’s Skills Development programme.

The gathering featured empowering messages from key government entities and organisations, including the KZN Departments of Social Development and Sports, Arts and Culture, as well as the Gabriel Foundation. These addresses focused on educating and empowering young women, with various government departments offering their services throughout the event.

Deputy Mayor Cllr. N.E Tshabalala delivered an inspiring message of hope to the attendees. She addressed critical issues such as the feminisation of poverty, HIV/AIDS prevention, gender equality, and the pressing concerns of gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy. Cllr. Tshabalala reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to improving the lives of young women in the community.

The event saw impressive community participation, with attendees adhering to the dress code. The municipality expressed gratitude for the strong turnout and extended thanks to all stakeholders and government departments for their invaluable support and educational contributions.