Alberton Train Station’s women and children empowered
Interested parties recently reached out to about 150 women and children from the Alberton Train Station informal settlement.
Various stakeholders recently paid an insightful visit to the residents of the Alberton Train Station informal settlement.
The many residents at the awareness event heard informative talks on burning issues and received donations.
The talks aimed to shed more light on drugs and substance abuse, gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, and the role of women in politics.
Ward 37 Clr Ivan Naidoo said: “VUMA’s Dewald Badenhorst ensured a successful function. He sponsored food for the women and children, sanitary towels, and face painting and balloons for the children. A big thank you to VUMA and the entire team for adding more energy to the event with dancers and music.”
The dignitaries who addressed the residents included social worker Ncomeka Lethoba, the Department of Health’s Kgahilso Mangaota, Sergeant Mgedezi, and social worker Kholofelo Matabole.
Member of Parliament Tsholofelo Bodlani and Clrs Sally Nene, Patricia Matebula, Stephanie Eukermann, and Naidoo joined them.
The youngsters from the community had an entertaining time with the face painting and balloons.
