TO MARK THE BEGINNING OF WOMEN’S MONTH, THE SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE, HELD A CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT OSHABENI MPCC HALL, RAY NKONYENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
The civic education programme included both women and men from Oshabeni. Its goal was to raise awareness around Legislature programmes and spark meaningful conversations about social ills, abuse, and the rights of communities.
“As we come out of Men’s Month and enter August, which is dedicated to celebrating women, it’s important that we continue to educate communities about their rights, and the channels available to report abuse,” said Hon. Boyce. “Programmes like this are not just about information-sharing, they’re about empowering people.”
Inkosi Lushaba expressed appreciation to the Legislature for prioritising rural outreach and community education. “We welcome this kind of engagement. It shows the Legislature’s commitment to making sure all communities understand how they can participate in and benefit from democracy.”
As part of the day’s activities, community members took part in a fun and informative quiz, with small tokens of appreciation handed out by Hon. Boyce to those who participated.
The Civic Education programme forms part of a broader drive by the Legislature to deepen public understanding of its work and build an active, informed citizenry, especially during a month that highlights the strength and resilience of women
