08 August 07 - Gender

Today we spoke to Jennifer Ferguson – from Dignity for Abused Mothers or D.A.M. Every year about 40 women and their children end up on the streets of Cape Town as result of a violent crime. The group Dignity for Abused Mothers is devoted to helping women who are single parents, who have no fixed income and who are the survivors of a traumatic event beyond their control. DAM aims to empower them by giving them counseling, offering financial assistance, teaching them self defence and educating them on their rights. If you wish to volunteer your time or assist in any way, please call Jennifer at (021) 782 4179 / 072 297 4951.

And we also spoke to Anne Siroky – winner of this year’s Shoprite/Cherckers on the Sports Category. Anne became the number one beach volleyball player in South Africa at the age of 37 and has travelled all over the world to represent her country. She is currently running The Future Factory, which she started six years ago in two schools and is now working in 50 schools. Ms Siroky was seven years old, when she was diagnosed with club feet and after many surgeries doctors told her parents that she would never be able to play sports. She was determined to prove them wrong and played provincial soccer, basketball and volleyball. Last year she was diagnosed with cancer, fought it and won, and has now returned to dancing and teaching. She is really a remarkable woman. For more information about the Future Factory you can contact 073 190 8208 or visit www.thefuturefactory.co.za.
PIC: www.gsport.co.za

Our last interview was with Darky Mablisa from the Pan Africanist Women Organisation of Azania. They will be hosting a mini- rally in Nyanga tomorrow and are inviting women to be part of the event. For more information you can contact her on 072 2370 941 or (021) 694 8695 alternatively contact Nongqele Kalasha on 083 7375 651.

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