Celebrating women at The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall’s Ladies to Legends
The palpable energy of anticipation and unity served as a reminder that when women come together, they can create a powerful impact, not just in their own lives but in the lives of those around them.
More than 60 female students attended this year’s The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall’s annual Ladies to Legends event in mid-August.
Themed Fierce and Fabulous, panellists Salome Jansen van Vuuren, Candy Lynn Smit, and student Lesedi Netshitumi discussed the importance of self-expression, authenticity and embracing uniqueness.
Media personality, entrepreneur, and actress Nicci Lee Watson was the emcee.
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The event aimed to create a platform where women can make their voices heard through meaningful conversations about issues that affect them most.
The event also highlighted the importance of fostering a sense of sisterhood among students and it emphasised that young women’s voices truly matter.
As an entry fee, the students were requested to donate a pack of sanitary products which will be donated to the Midrand community.
Fatima Sumro, a fourth-year Bachelor of Education student said the event was an empowering and eye-opening experience.
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“From the moment I walked into the room, I could feel a palpable energy of anticipation and unity among the attendees. The event was not just about celebrating womanhood but also about creating a space where everyone could let their guard down and connect on a deeper level,” Sumro said.
“The speakers and the activities were all designed to push us out of our comfort zones, and it was amazing to see how this environment brought out the authenticity in everyone present. We were not just attendees but active participants, each contributing to the collective experience of being open and truthful with ourselves.”
Sumro concluded that this kind of setting was rare, and it was powerful to witness how much people were willing to share once they felt safe to do so.
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