DSA celebrates International Women’s Month
WOMEN POWER: Female staff members from the Division of Students Affairs enjoyed an inspirational women’s breakfast talk.
Monday, 31 March 2025
The Division of Student Affairs celebrated International Women’s Month with an inspirational women’s breakfast talk for female staff members.
The event was held at the Cape Town Hotel School, Granger Bay Campus, and included sessions on self-care and balancing your career and personal responsibilities.
Nonkosi Tyolwana, Dean of Students Affairs, welcomed the attendees and said the day was a reminder of our history.
“International Women's Day (IWD) is the story of ordinary women as makers of history. It is rooted in the centuries, the struggle of women that participated in order to ensure equal footing with men.”
She said the theme for this year’s IWD day was: For all Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
Tyolwana said while progress had been made over the years, challenges still remained.
“Women employees in particular, still face discrimination in every step of their career, be it hiring, be it promotion, be it pay raises, employee benefits or even delegation of responsibilities. Women, in general, are more likely to be perceived by the nature of their appearance and not their skills or talents.
“They are grossly underrepresented in leadership or managerial positions. Additionally, women in employment, like yourselves. also experience what is commonly referred to as double battle - managing both your household duties as well as your professional duties.”
Somatology student Sanele Buthelezi hosted a session on self-care while Dr Melanie Swanson, HIV/Aids Coordinator, hosted a session on balancing your career and personal responsibilities.
Staff also participated in several fun activities and spot prizes were given away.
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