Phalaborwa Wellness Crew hosted a girl empowerment session at Makhushane Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 9. Top performing learners from four schools around Makhushane were awarded certificates of excellence by the crew. The learners were from Maphokwane High School, Lepato High School, Vuxeni High School, and Bollanoto Primary School.

Felicia Rikhotso told the Herald that the main objective of the event was to empower and motivate girls 13 years and older. “We hosted this event to motivate the youngsters to study hard and focus on their future. “We had speakers who are excelling in their fields to inspire the girls to become like them and even better.

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“The speakers touched on topics such as business, self-development, beauty pageants, contraception, as well as careers in the army, media, and police. Speakers included Virnicia Mathebula, Col Sesinyana Bila, Faith Rambunda, Tintswalo Shipalana, Sr Senty Mthembi, Chantelle Mabunda, Katlego Sundani among others,” Rikhotso said.

The programme was directed by Mr Circumstances from Phalaborwa FM who entertained the audience with his humour and personality. Rikhotso together with Dr Sello Rasello, the organisers and founding members of Phalaborwa Wellness Crew, said they were pleased with how the event turned out and thanked everyone who supported the event.