Capricorn District Municipality advocates for issues of women’s empowerment. The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Sport, Arts and Culture Cllr. Hilda Makhura represented the Executive Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo at Semorishi Community Hall, Ga-Seema in Polokwane Municipality for the Women Empowerment Dialogue hosted by the Department of Social Development.
The department gathered with stakeholders to deliberate on matters affecting women. The purpose of the dialogue is mainly to empower women, promoting their sense of self-worth, their ability to make their own choices, and their right to influence social change for themselves.
The discussions included the inspirational talk from “A Resilient Woman Entrepreneur,” SMME support for women, the status of crime against women, and women’s legal rights. The dialogue was held on 18 September 2024.