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Rural women take significant stride towards empowerment

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:56
The rudimentary steps of establishing a rural women’s organisation in the Eastern Cape took place this week when representatives from several rural areas and ten women’s organisations met at Rhodes University in Grahamstown.

Photos - Choir Concert in aid of children's rights

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:39
Three East London primary schools participated in the One World Choir Concert that took place at the city hall. The event, organised by Germain Gamiet and supported by Masimanyane, saw choirs from A.W. Barnes, Stirling and Hudson Park schools deliver an astounding performance in front of a delightful audience. Dr Lesley Ann Foster addressed the crowd on the importance of upholding children's rights. Click on the link to view the pictures: http://www.masimanyane.org.za/?q=content/photos-choir-concert-aid-childr...

Traditional Courts Bill under the knife in EC

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:18
East London - Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre, in conjunction with the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) and the University of Cape Town’s Law, Race and Gender Unit, hosted a two-day workshop on the Traditional Courts Bill at the Esplanade Hotel last week. Amongst the attendees were community leaders from various rural areas in the Eastern Cape who wanted to learn more about the Bill. According to Nomfundo Gobodo of the LRC, the aim of the gathering was to make attendees understand the Bill and encourage them to educate their communities about it. “Before it becomes law we must make sure i

Jennifer Hudson Mandela rejected for being a woman

Submitted by Sage on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 15:27
I read with interest and listened to the radio debates about how Jennifer Hudson cannot play Winnie Madikizela Mandela. Its really amazing that Nelson Mandela was played twice by international, Steve Biko was also played by an international, and many others. No one complained. Why? Those were men. Now that Jennifer Hudson is a young black woman, we feel we can control her and just throw her out of her well deserved role. Ha. Shame on South Africa. As South African women, we should not be joining this wagon that aims to stop the tracks of telling the story of Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

Scenery Park urged to unite against VAW

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:09
Masimanyane’s 16 Days of Activism campaign started on a high when 200 community members from Scenery Park descended upon John Dube Clinic to commemorate International No Violence Against Women and Children Day. Amongst the attendees were school children, community leaders and law enforcement officers. Masimanyane’s executive director, Dr Lesley Ann Foster, addressed the crowd, insisting communities must play a huge role in abolishing violence against women and children. “So many of us know of situations like this so we have to take this responsibility seriously as a community.
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Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.

Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.

Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.

Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.

Masimanyane educating policewomen on Sexual Offences Act

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 13:34

Fourteen policewomen from various South African Police Service units in East London gathered at Masimanyane’s Zanempilo office for the sexual offences training seminar held last week. The event formed part of Masimanyane’s 16 Days of Activism campaign. According to counsellor Ntomboxolo Ntengo, the objective of the seminar was to educate policewomen on the Sexual Offences Act and discuss its implications. “[The Act] is a good thing but it is not working well. For instance, some police know nothing about this act.

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