Siphelele Nketo
THE KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli has tabled Women’s Parliament Resolutions at the Peace Initiative Hall in Ixopo last Friday, August 7, themed ‘Honouring our Legacy, Empowering our Future: Women Driving Equality, Justice and Inclusive Growth’.
The Women’s Parliament was attended by women from all walks of life, colour and culture.
During the tabling of the resolutions, Ntuli hailed the role played by more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings to protest against the unjust Pass Laws.
He said their heroic and united action changed the course of history and ultimately led to the attainment of freedom.
He urged all in attendance to honour and emulate the actions of the political and historical heroines by ensuring that women walk the streets without fear of being violated, ensuring that ‘red tape’ is replaced by a ‘red carpet’ leading to women’s economic emancipation.
Meanwhile, MEC for Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa has urged women to take advantage of opportunities made available in various public and private institutions and in society.
She commemorated Women’s Day at Ixopo Stadium on August 9. She said August 9 signifies the important role played by women in society and in building the country’s democracy, and encouraged women, especially in rural areas, to take their rightful place in leadership, agriculture and business.
