Alberton women unite for morning of hope, faith and sisterhood
A morning of heartfelt conversations, faith and encouragement gave Alberton women a safe space to connect, share their experiences and lift one another up.
More than 100 women from across Alberton gathered at Ligstad on August 19 for a special Women’s Month Tea hosted in partnership with Alberton SAPS under the theme ‘Real talk, real hope, real faith’.
The morning created a space for women to share their experiences, encourage one another and speak openly about some of the challenges affecting women and communities.
Attendees embraced the theme by wearing outfits featuring a touch of pink and were encouraged through messages of hope, strength, love and faith.
Warrant Officer Phumza Petse of Alberton SAPS said conversations around gender-based violence (GBV), sexual offences, assault, substance abuse and domestic violence often focus on the issues themselves, while the people who have experienced them can sometimes be overlooked.
She said the event aimed to bring women together to share their experiences, motivate one another and remind them that they are not alone.
“A lot of the time, we get talks on GBV, sexual offences, assault, drug abuse and domestic violence, but behind these issues are people who have actually experienced them and dealt with them differently,” Petse said.
The gathering allowed women to connect beyond these difficult topics, creating an environment where they could listen to and support one another.
“It was truly a blessed and meaningful morning, filled with sharing, laughter, tears, encouragement and sisterhood. A beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together, supports one another and shows God’s love,” said Laeticia de Kock of Life on the Streets (LOTS).
The morning also included snacks and lunch, allowing attendees to socialise and build connections.
The organisers extended a special thank you to those who contributed donations and support towards making the event possible, including Fyreworx, a special group of ladies from Alberton Retirement Village; 15-year-old Abbigail Opperman from Hoërskool Dinamika; Nisha Singh and her brother, Atul Sana; members from AMC WA, Alberton Helpende Hande, Mall at Newmarket, Amcare, Frontline Church, Rooftop Incounter Ministries, and Ligstad.
