MEN UNITE FOR EMPOWERMENT IN MBOMBELA<\/p>\n
Ligwalagwala FM hosted a highly impactful edition of the Phefemula Ndvodza \u201cMan to Man Workshop\u201d on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Ndalo Lodge, Mbombela drawing a full attendance of 150 men. The seminar created a safe and empowering platform for men to engage on critical issues of health, wellness, family, and social responsibility.<\/p>\n
The programme opened with a warm welcome from Mr. Lungile Nduvane, SABC Regional Operations Manager, who set the tone for a day of reflection and empowerment. The seminar was also attended by MEC Jackie Macie (Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison) who emphasized the importance of men as role models in fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and building safer communities.<\/p>\n
The day\u2019s discussions featured a dynamic panel of speakers covering a wide range of relevant topics:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Financial and Credit Management \u2013 Mr. Alfred Matsimbi, National Credit Regulator<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Entrepreneurship and Mental Health \u2013 Mr. Oupa Pilane<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Traditional Man in a Modern Society \u2013 Mr. Shakes Nkuna<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Do the Opposite of Wrong \u2013 Mr. Alex Mthethwa<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Property Talk \u2013 Mr. Bheki Mathebula<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Men\u2019s Medical Health \u2013 Dr. Eric Khumalo<\/p>\n
Each session included interactive Q&A opportunities, allowing attendees to directly engage with the speakers and seek practical advice for their personal and professional lives. The workshop concluded with an afternoon networking and entertainment session, offering men a relaxed space to connect, reflect, and strengthen bonds of brotherhood. Ligwalagwala FM looks forward to growing the Phefumula Ndvodza into a flagship empowerment programme that continues to inspire positive change among men across the country.<\/p>\n
ENDS<\/p>\n
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