Kwa-Thema – Women Affected by Mining United in Action commemorated Human Rights Day by passing on knowledge to women and children. The day’s activities started with a march on Shabangu Road.
“We want people to see us and want to know what we are about. The march is meant to attract curiosity,” explained Molly Mbangula, of WAMUA.
Mbangula said that many women remain in abusive environments, with their children, because they believe that there are no other options.
“It is important to explore your own capacity as a woman. What can you do? What are you good at?
“When you can take care of yourself financially, you will enjoy being in relationships but not depending on others for your livelihood.
“You can do things on your own. Vuka uzenzele (get up and do it for yourself),” she explained.
She also encouraged them to look into what benefits they can receive from the government.
“There are women that can take advantage of land through farming. We are going to bring such programmes so that we can learn together.
“Everything that we grow can also be sold for a profit,” she added.
Mbangula said that there is no need for women, of any age, to feel helpless. She said the organisation is a safe space for women to express whatever assistance they need.
They are based at 67 Kgeletsane Street. At the event, the organisation also set up games for children and adults at Tlakula Secondary School tennis court.
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