Disabled women honoured

Hazel Allies-Husselman|Published 1 year ago

The Cape Town Association for the Physically Disabled hosted a Women’s Day event at the Dulcie September Civic Centre on Thursday August 17. Having fun at the event, are, from left, Nomvuzo Myezo from Khayelitsha, Margaret Gilbert from Heideveld, Victoria Kali from Khayelitsha, Angelina Kilili from Langa, Nokwanda Diko from Langa and Bongiwe Sonamzi from Khayelitsha.

Tohira Jardine from Rape Crisis gave a talk about the work her organisation does.

Catherine Floris, a client of the Cape Town Association for the Physically Disabled, spoke about overcoming life’s obstacles.

Constable Shandre Japtha spoke about reporting gender-based violence.

After the talks, the women took to the dance floor.

Cape Town Association for the Physically Disabled clients Johan and Catherine Floris, social worker Emily Yartey and social auxiliary worker Fatima Martin.

Faiza Lakay from Manenberg assisted Catherine Floris from Eastridge after her talk.