Mayor pays tribute to women
Clr Gungubele said August is a momentous opportunity of introspection and reflection on the struggles, pain and sacrifices of the mothers of our nation.
The Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni, Clr Mondli Gungubele, paid tribute to women for Women’s Month on August 13.
“August occupies a special significance in the consciousness of our nation. It is that time of the year where we give more prominence than any other month to the resilience, courageousness and steadfastness of women who are the torchbearers of our dreams and aspirations,” said Clr Gungubele.
Clr Gungubele said August is a momentous opportunity of introspection and reflection on the struggles, pain and sacrifices of the mothers of our nation. He added that more importantly, it is also an occasion to acknowledge the tenacity and celebrate the noble causes of women in politics, society and the economy.
“Women are pioneers within our communities of the virtues of discipline, respect, honesty and integrity. Women have traversed a long, tortuous and painful journey in their unwavering struggle to restore their rightful place in our society. That journey is far from over, even though major advances have been made since 1994 to prioritise the interests of women and the girl child in this democratic dispensation,” said Clr Gungubele.
“This being woman’s month, it is profoundly significant that we pay tribute to the extraordinary role women have played in ushering us into a democratic dispensation. As a city, we have lined up various initiatives to celebrate women. These include workshops, exhibitions and campaigns,” said Clr Gungubele. @BedfordJourno
