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Celebrating EL women in medicine.

This month, we celebrate remarkable women in our community who have dedicated their lives and careers to healthcare and medicine. These women continue to make a difference through their compassion, hard work and dedication. Dr Shiksha…

Appreciating women in the media space this month

Women’s month is a time to remember and acknowledge the women who died fighting to break barriers and ensure that we have the opportunities we have today. It is also a chance for us to appreciate the women still working hard to change the…

POSITIVE INTERACTION: Breidbach women participate in a Women’s Month seminar hosted by CMR social workers in Breidbach last FridayPicture: DESMOND COETZEE

CMR seminar celebrates and empowers women

The significant role that women play are playing at home, in their families and within their communities, was celebrated during a seminar hosted by social workers attached to the King William’s Town Christelik- Maatskaplike Raad (CMR) at…

MEC Bulelwa Tunyiswa launches Women’s Month in the Eastern Cape on Thursday, in honour of the late Albertina Sisulu, anti-apartheid activist and wife of ANC stalwart Walter SisuluPicture: SIBONGILE NGALWA

Women’s Month tees off

Sports, recreation, arts and culture MEC Bulelwa Tunyiswa launched Women’s Month on Thursday in honour of late struggle heroine Albertina Sisulu. Sisulu, the wife of ANC stalwart Walter Sisulu, died in 2011. In December, the ANC declared…

Empowering girls against violence with rugby skills

By ATHENA OREILLY Following a spate of gender-based violence in the country, Umzuvukile Sport Development yesterday hosted a day of women’s celebrations rugby in Mdantsane. In light of Women’s Month, Eastern Cape premier Phumulo Masualle…

W4C celebrates Women’s Day

Moms get a turn THE East London team of the Waves for Change (W4C) project took time out to teach their mothers, aunts, sisters and caregivers how to surf at their Women’s Day celebration at Orient Beach. The fun-filled day attracted more…

Masualle pleased sports used for youth development

By ATHENA OREILLY Following the increase in gender-based violence making headlines throughout the country, Umzuvukile Sport Development hosted a women’s celebrations rugby day in Mdantsane today. In light of Women’s Month the Premier of…

EC pageant finalist on a mission

By Poliswa Plaatjie-Sejosing Tsolo-born Miss Heritage South Africa finalist Babalwa Nomatshaka is on a mission to transform the lives of young rural girls by hosting talks encouraging them to see life beyond the hills and valleys.…

‘More than a slap’: witness says deputy minister trampled woman at nightclub

By STAFF WRITERS Deputy Higher Education Minister Mduduzi Manana admits to slapping one woman but a journalist who saw the altercation says that is not the whole truth A witness claims that Deputy Higher Education and Training Minister…

OPINION: Woman president could take us to greater heights

By Lolonga Tali There is a distinct possibility that South Africa may have a woman president in the near future. It may or may not happen in the elections of 2019. If this were to happen, South Africa would follow Liberia, which already…

With help, she left abusive husband

WITH the escalation of violence against women and children, and with it being Women’s Month in South Africa, the GO! brings you a story of triumph over abuse. Mthatha resident, Thumeka (not real name to protect identity) shares her story…

Man held after wife killed

By Nonsindiso Qwabe As South Africa marked the beginning of Women’s Month, a 26year-old woman lost her life, allegedly at the hands of her husband, yesterday morning in Dutywa Police moved swiftly and arrested the 28year-old husband just…

Fine balancing act

DYNAMIC, multi-talented businesswoman, mom, athlete and community activist, Bonnie Currin, believes success is gained by finding a balance in all spheres of life. The GO! is highlighting Currin’s achievements in celebration of Women’s…