KANYAMAZANE – KANYAMAZANE – Members of Deborah’s Women Club (DWC) are on a mission to inspire, motivate and empower women in the province and abroad.
According to the group’s founder, Past Portia Luthuli, also an inspirational gospel DJ for Ligwalagwala FM, the aim is to improve the health and well-being of women and to help them be pillars of positive change in their community.
The group’s motto: is “Every woman can be successful, siyabalandza”.
Luthuli said the group were formed by 10 women, five years ago and their number had since increased to 220.
Its members include both employed and unemployed, married and unmarried who are eager to make a positive change. They come from different parts of the province.
“The club aims to empower women so that they can in turn empower others. We also urge them to live a healthy lifestyle and exercise,” she said.
“We conduct three book reviews in a year which cater for the needs of all our members.”
The group also have different activities and workshops aimed at helping their members with different skills to balance their lives.
“It is also our principle that members should have driver’s licences. We help each other to improve our driving skills. In an attempt of improving a healthy lifestyle, members do a number of exercises and participate in a 5km race every Saturday from 05:30. They are also required to participate in all provincial and national marathons.
Last year members received 42 medals in total and their target this year is for each one to receive at least 10.
Their next workshop on marriage will be held at Zowe Bible Church in the Nkomazi Municipality on March 1.
For enquiries: contact Past Portia Luthuli on 079-501-1429 or Ms Doreen Mdhluli on 076-331-7315.
