TRANSPORT’S WOMENS DAY CELEBRATION

		August is Women's Month. 9 August 2006 marked the 50th anniversary of the women's march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. As part of the Women's Month programme, MEC Bheki Cele hosted a Women's Day Celebration for all KZN Transport Department female auxiliary staff members at uShaka Marine World on 11 August. Over 100 women, primarily responsible for performing auxiliary services such as cleaning and making tea were in attendance.

The women came from the four departmental regions of Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Empangeni, Durban as well as Head Office and were treated to an exciting fun-filled programme with entertainment and a sumptuous buffet lunch. Several lucky staff members returned home with various prizes, including four employees who won sponsored return air tickets to Johannesburg together with accommodation, travel and shopping vouchers.

MEC Cele who was showered with numerous accolades by the women present, delivered an inspiring and motivating keynote address.

"It is a fact that South African women have indeed played vital roles in mass mobilization and in the armed struggle, which together made it possible for South Africa to be what it is today. Do not assume that we do not know who you really are. You are the real heroes! We know that empowering a woman is equivalent to empowering a nation. We also know that from the little that you earn, many have benefited and several others continue to do so. I therefore salute you!"

"As government we are committed to the creation of a non-racial, non-sexist, united, democratic and prosperous South Africa. However, there are many challenges still facing women such as the total eradication and transformation of all relations in society. I must accentuate that the struggle must now be taken forward to ensure that the gains which have been made lead to further advances," Cele said.
 

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