It was Women’s Day in South Africa on August 9, 2011. Many people were invited to celebrate the women who make our country so great. From the guests to the staff to members of the outside community, we all met in the village for a women’s poetry competition and a soccer match.
Celebrating National Women’s Day – Witness Mnisi
Members from the community who are supported by the Good Work Foundation, were invited to be a part of this special event. These included the ladies from the Dabuka Women’s Co-operative in Lilydale; the caterers and hosts of the traditional Shangaan lunch in the Justicia village; the ladies from Happy Homes Pre-School. Last but not least were the Tlhabekisa Happy Girls Football Team who were invited to play a game against our very own Londolozi Lionesses women’s football team.
Preparing the Roast Chicken – Witness Mnisi
All of the ladies were treated to a big lunch of Roast Chicken, before listening to the Poetry competition and enjoying the traditional dancing as a tribute to the women of South Africa. Our resident Saxophonist, Dean, was also there to add to the magic and entertain the celebrators.
Celebrating Women’s Day – Witness Mnisi
After lunch, the Tlhabekisa Happy Girls football team took on the Londolozi Lionesses in tightly contested match, ultimately won by the Tlhabekisa Happy Girls.
Tlhabekisa Happy Girls Football Team – Witness Mnisi
Londolozi Lionesses Football Team – Witness Mnisi
It was a really wonderful way to celebrate our National Women’s day. Lina, the village manager, was running the event as MC and the program was well organised. All the women felt very proud to be part of the celebrations as South African citizens. It was indeed a beautiful day for celebrating the women of this country.
Written and Photographed by: Witness Mnisi
