Eldorado Times and Soweto Times took the opportunity to receive words of encouragement from women and men.
WOMEN OF WONDER AWARDS FOUNDER, FARZANA MAYET said: “This Women’s Month my message to all women is to please believe in you innate power to conquer whatever it is that you may encounter. We are each blessed by the Almighty, with an immeasurable amount of determination. So, the first step to each of you gaining self-confidence is to love yourself. Do not give anyone else that power...for when self-love is prevalent there is no Force that will stop you from Dreaming, Believing and Ultimately achieving anything and everything you set your mind on. We each need to also remember as woman to always stand together and be your sisters’ keeper.”
MMC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE, MICHAEL SUN said: “The women of South Africa and the world are the glue that keeps our societies together. They are rightfully taking their place in leadership roles in the public and private sector to fulfil their full potential. Although much still needs to be done, it is my hope that not only this Women’s Month but well into the future our mothers, sisters, colleagues and friends continue their march to equality and progress!”
SAPS JOBURG DISTRICT COMMISSIONER MAJOR GENERAL MAX MASHA said: “As we celebrate women's month we thank God for our mothers, sisters, aunties and even our grannies. We wish the very best in this month and beyond. Women's month is supposed to be every month but the situation is saying otherwise. As a District Commissioner I just want to say to men in blue let us love our own mothers, wives, girlfriends, sisters and aunties. From there let us love all mothers, sisters, aunties and all ladies in our District and our country. Let us serve them with dignity and love. Let us push back the pandemic of gender based violence and femicide. Let us wear our uniform with pride. Let us be a comfort and consolation to our communities. Let us reprimand one another if one of our own step out of line. To the communities out there before you start any relationship let your partner know right from the start that gender based violence is a deal breaker for you."
YOUNG TALENTED JOURNALIST MICHELLE COOPER said: “I celebrate the women in South Africa simply because it is not easy being a women in this era. My heart breaks when I see all the struggles we face on a daily basis but I also celebrate how strong we are. We are brave, strong, courageous, beautiful and we rise up every day. I am proud of the women in my life who have shaped me into the woman I am today. This women's month I say let us raise up ladies and take our rightful place in this world.”
CHRISTOPHER BOOYSENS OF LADY IN PINK said: “As we celebrate Woman Day, where do we start. Remember we appreciate all woman around the world if it was not for our woman there would be no kids in the world and remember the kids is our future. So, remember you are loved and appreciated. We as men must learn to appreciate you not only today but every day."
FELICIA DE KLERK, WARD 18 WATER PORTFOLIO said: “I want to encourage women to work together and support one another, once we can do this, there is no limit to what can be achieved. Take time to be appreciative to the women who have come before you and sacrificed to make this community a better place, instead of us breaking each other down, rather be that woman that inspires other women. This women's month, I want to encourage you to get behind a woman, get behind her purpose, and her vision, help her to be the best version of herself.”
ELDORADO PARK SAPS SUPPORT HEAD COLONEL LUNGILE LEBESE said: “Women’s month means acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of woman, whom have been pioneers throughout history. It means recognising the impact that women have on society. It means honouring ordinary women in our society who wear so many and different titles. They need to be celebrated every day. Women are the pillars of society. They broke barriers in the different sectors of society. Women’s month to me, means, being genuine and ensuring that you align passion with purpose.”
WARD 18 COUNCILLOR JUWAIRIYA KALDIEN said: “I feel immense happiness that we, as a whole, are making progress and women are getting the kind of respect they deserve. More than a decade from today, women’s day wasn’t celebrated this much and on such big scales. But slowly and steadily, people are understanding the importance of observing and celebrating Women’s Day. Working throughout their life without a stop and without any day off so that their families can live a life of comfort and ease; is a task that requires divine strength to bear, sacrifice, and give. So to end off, Women are warriors fighting without swords.”
NAZLEE ALBERTS, FOUNDER OF ELDORADO PARK FEEDING SCHEME said: “Since the beginning you have raised mankind with selfless Love and Care. You draw strength from troubles, smile during distress, grow stronger with prayers and hope. Your love is unconditional.. You are beautiful, brave, smart, kind and so much more. You are enough and always will be. Believe in yourself no matter what. Remember because of you. they are.”
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| Exec Mayor of JHB Mpho Phalatse |
EXECUTIVE MAYOR MPHO PHALATSE said: “At a time when our city needs healing, repair and nurturing, there’s no better gender to lead the charge than the women of the city who are endowed with innate maternal qualities – to conceive, incubate, birth, and raise up. May the advent of our metropolis’ first female executive mayor awaken and usher in a fresh wave of woman leadership in our communities, workplaces, businesses, and governments. May we carry our city to life. The Light is with us.”
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| Farzana Mayet |
WOMEN OF WONDER AWARDS FOUNDER, FARZANA MAYET said: “This Women’s Month my message to all women is to please believe in you innate power to conquer whatever it is that you may encounter. We are each blessed by the Almighty, with an immeasurable amount of determination. So, the first step to each of you gaining self-confidence is to love yourself. Do not give anyone else that power...for when self-love is prevalent there is no Force that will stop you from Dreaming, Believing and Ultimately achieving anything and everything you set your mind on. We each need to also remember as woman to always stand together and be your sisters’ keeper.”
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| Michael Sun |
MONICA MASEKOA, A MEDIC said: “The willingness to listen, the patience to understand, a carrying mother, wife and in most cases she's goes through what she can handle and still stand firm, that's a responsible mother! Happy Woman's Day.”
CHRISTOPHER BOOYSENS OF LADY IN PINK said: “As we celebrate Woman Day, where do we start. Remember we appreciate all woman around the world if it was not for our woman there would be no kids in the world and remember the kids is our future. So, remember you are loved and appreciated. We as men must learn to appreciate you not only today but every day."
FELICIA DE KLERK, WARD 18 WATER PORTFOLIO said: “I want to encourage women to work together and support one another, once we can do this, there is no limit to what can be achieved. Take time to be appreciative to the women who have come before you and sacrificed to make this community a better place, instead of us breaking each other down, rather be that woman that inspires other women. This women's month, I want to encourage you to get behind a woman, get behind her purpose, and her vision, help her to be the best version of herself.”
ELDORADO PARK SAPS SUPPORT HEAD COLONEL LUNGILE LEBESE said: “Women’s month means acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of woman, whom have been pioneers throughout history. It means recognising the impact that women have on society. It means honouring ordinary women in our society who wear so many and different titles. They need to be celebrated every day. Women are the pillars of society. They broke barriers in the different sectors of society. Women’s month to me, means, being genuine and ensuring that you align passion with purpose.”
WARD 18 COUNCILLOR JUWAIRIYA KALDIEN said: “I feel immense happiness that we, as a whole, are making progress and women are getting the kind of respect they deserve. More than a decade from today, women’s day wasn’t celebrated this much and on such big scales. But slowly and steadily, people are understanding the importance of observing and celebrating Women’s Day. Working throughout their life without a stop and without any day off so that their families can live a life of comfort and ease; is a task that requires divine strength to bear, sacrifice, and give. So to end off, Women are warriors fighting without swords.”
NAZLEE ALBERTS, FOUNDER OF ELDORADO PARK FEEDING SCHEME said: “Since the beginning you have raised mankind with selfless Love and Care. You draw strength from troubles, smile during distress, grow stronger with prayers and hope. Your love is unconditional.. You are beautiful, brave, smart, kind and so much more. You are enough and always will be. Believe in yourself no matter what. Remember because of you. they are.”
CITY OF JOBURG EMS SPOKESPERSON EMS ROBERT MULAUDZI said: “I would like to take this opportunity and wish all the Women in South Africa a happy Women month, Women forms part an integral part of our society in general and continue to ensure that their voices are heard on daily basis I would like to specifically wish all the Women who are frontline workers are happy women’s month and urge them to continue to contribute immensely to the safety of all our communities in SA, keep on doing great work and we are proud of you.”
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