DELMAS – Delly Sithole and Ivy Hlongwane hosted a women’s seminar at Moya’s Kona, focusing on empowering women through self-love and personal growth, on August 10, 2024,. As this was their inaugural seminar, the team plans to make it an annual event during Women’s Month in August. The aim of the event was to unite women and emphasise the importance of self-love before extending love to others.
Ivy Hlongwane, one of the hosts, highlighted the theme of the seminar. “Women need to understand that they shouldn’t judge each other based on their pasts. Just because someone made mistakes in their past doesn’t define who they are now,” she emphasised.
The theme for the day was “The Past of a Woman Doesn’t Determine Her Future”. “Women will also learn how to recover and move forward after experiencing setbacks in their lives,” Ivy continued.
Well-known businesswoman Mapule Gumbi shared insights on starting and succeeding in business. “Firstly, for a business to be successful, one must be focused and clear about what they want. Many people start businesses aiming solely for profit without knowing what to sell. It’s important to sell products you are passionate about. Once your business starts to make a profit, consider learning how to manufacture the products yourself instead of constantly purchasing stock,” she advised.
Radio presenter Nomfundo “The Thick Lady” Zimu spoke on women’s empowerment. “It’s okay to be a Mbokodo, to cry, and to break down when dealing with trauma. Many black individuals don’t believe in therapy, and it’s often unaffordable, but it is the best way to heal from trauma. Even talking to strangers can help relieve mental burdens,” she said.
Pastor Thandeka Duma added her thoughts on empowering women. “If you’ve changed from your past life, don’t expect everyone to immediately embrace your new journey. People often struggle to accept changes in others,” she concluded.
