Women - Pillars of Society
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Backing and support from the government and private enterprise Sukuma Sakhe social ills campaign helped make Love to Live 2013 an overwhelming success. The presence of the provincial SAPS Royal Show award winning display stand truly enhanced the weekend events. Thousands of people flocked to the Protea Sports Centre from the 2nd to 4th August showing that the Love To Live campaign unquestionably touched the hearts of many spectators, participants and dignitaries. Entertainment was at its best and the items entered by learners were of a high standard. The theme of the event “Women: Pillars of Society” was
clearly depicted in the outstanding learner essays, posters and sketches. The sari queen contest and fashion contest staged by Bhika’s School of Fashion was amazing.
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The inaugural Love to Live motorcade with the theme “Say No To Abuse Of Women And Children” was well supported and included District Mayor Yusuf Bhamjee, Msunduzi Mayor Chris Ndlela and speaker, Babu Baijoo and several local councillors.
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The annual Love to Live fun run which was dedicated to local stalwart, the late Babujee Dasarath Bundhoo was as peaceful and popular as the great man himself. Proceeds from the fun run reached an incredible R560,000. 85% of the proceeds were donated to participating schools at an awards function held at the Eddels Sports Club on Friday, 23rd August 2013.
Love to Live has indelibly made its mark as a permanent feature on the events calendar of the City of Choice. This was born out by the number of high profile dignitaries that graced the event including National Deputy Minister of Justice, John Jeffrey, MEC Finance, Mrs Ina Cronje, MEC
Social Development, Mrs W Thusi, Major General P Maharaj (SAPS), District Mayor Yusuf Bhamjee, Msunduzi Mayor Chris Ndlela and speaker Babu Baijoo, Director of Education Jenny Baijoo, Provincial Commissioner of Police, Lietenant BM Ngobeni and Brigadier Francis Bantham.
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The highlight of the weekend was the acknowledgement of the significant role that women play in society. This year’s “Women: Pillars of Society” awards went to MEC Finance Ina Cronje, MEC Social Development Wesiwe Thusi, First Lady Dr May Mkhize, Priscilla Bhika, Shubnum Ismail,
Sasha Nirmul, Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General BM Ngobeni, Major General Prabithi Maharaj, Brigadier Bantham and De Monique.