They will be hosting a number of events in August to celebrate Women’s Month. On Tuesday, August 1, they will be hosting a women’s dialogue session, where speakers will discuss issues that concern women in Polokwane at a venue to be announced soon. Abuse survivors will also be sharing their stories, with the aim of equipping those in abusive relationships to find a way out.

On Women’s Day, August 9, the CEO of the organisation, Gift Mathebula, will lead a mother-and-daughter fun walk starting from Bora Lifestyle Centre on the R40 in Phalaborwa. Participants can enter in two categories, 5km, and 10 km. The proceeds of the event will be allocated to a mentorship programme that supports girls from disadvantaged families around Phalaborwa.

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The programme provides bursaries with cosmetics on a monthly basis. After the walk, they will hand over two houses to child-headed families in Makhushane and Lulekani villages. On Friday they will be  Meropa Casino for a SIP event and an Arts Music Festival to be held on Saturday, August 12 at the Polokwane Cricket Club.

“SIP stands for ‘she is power’, this will be more than just a music festival. “We have a line-up of women with the likes of Makhadzi who has experienced tough times as a young woman. “We chose Polokwane to host these events because itis central and accessible,” explained Vonani Mathebula, brand manager at Enock Mathebula Foundation.

For more information, call 064 865 0449 or 015 004 1091 or events@ enockmathebulafoundation. org. Follow their social media pages ‘The Enock Mathebula Foundation’ on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.