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Message of Support by DDP's Mbalenhle Mkhize at the 2025 WEEP Workshop – Kokstad Town Hall
On 19 August 2025, the Harry Gwala District hosted a pivotal gathering at Kokstad Town Hall for the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme (WEEP) Workshop, in partnership with the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and The Presidency. The event brought together Women-Owned Businesses (WOBs) from across the region to engage in dialogue, capacity building, and strategic networking aimed at advancing women’s economic participation and empowerment.
Inanda YCPD Women’s Seminar: Empowering Women to End GBV, Rape and Murder
On 21 August 2025, the Inanda Youth Crime Prevention Desk (YCPD) in parentship with the Democracy Development program and other key stakeholders hosted a powerful and transformative Women’s Seminar at the O.R. Tambo Community Center in Ward 57, under the theme:
EmpowerHER: Tripartite Women’s caucus summit, Durban South Africa
The Democracy Development Program (DDP) in partnership with the KwaZulu Natal Legislature hosted a groundbreaking Tripartite Women’s caucus Summit, comprising of women’s causes from Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa. The summit was a culmination of shared commitments to advancing women’s rights, to empower more women who are and aspire to occupy political office in the region. It is further committed to create a steadfast platform for regional collaboration, and to foster joint actions as a means of overcoming shared challenges to promote gender equality across borders.
Women, Democracy, and Leadership Discussed at Msunduzi Municipality Community Dialogue
On March 28, 2024, the Democracy Development Program (DDP) hosted a thought-provoking community dialogue at the Msunduzi Municipality, focusing on the intersection of women, democracy, and leadership in contemporary society.
Empowering Women: Building Gender-Sensitive Communities for Strong Leadership – uBuhlebezwe Local Municipality
The Democracy Development Program, in collaboration with the uBuhlebezwe Local Municipality, recently organized a pivotal dialogue to empower women in the uBuhlebezwe community. Held on February 26, 2024, under the guiding theme of ‘Building Gender-Sensitive Communities to Develop Strong and Capable Leadership,’ the event marked a significant step towards fostering sustainable development practices and promoting gender equality.
DDP’s Annual Women’s Conference
On 8 August 2023, DDP hosted its annual Women’s Conference in celebration of South Africa’s Women’s Month. The Conference this year was led by the theme: The politics of gender representation in the democratic society – exploring proactive strategies for enhancing gender representation in the legislature.
Women Dialogue: Mpendle Local Municipality
In partnership with Impendle Local Municipality, DDP co-hosted a dialogue with women in the community of KwaNxamalala. The theme of this activity was ‘women as agents of change, advancing gender representation through community engagement’. Through the different presentations and discussions, we were able to engage with women on aspects around democracy, leadership, and equality as well as how these structures work best for them.
Women Dialogue – Buhlebezwe Municipality
In partnership with Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality and the Department of Social Development, DDP co-hosted a dialogue with women in the community of Sangcwaba. The theme of this activity was ‘women as agents of change, advancing gander representation through community engagement’. Through the different presentations and discussions, we were able to engage with women on aspects around democracy, leadership, and equality as well as how these structures work best for them.
Empowering Voices: Highlights from the Women’s Conference 2025
The Women’s Conference, held on August 7, 2025, at Phindangene Hall in Impendle, in collaboration with the Impendle Local Municipality, was a transformative gathering of women leaders, community activists, and stakeholders. United under the theme “SHE Leads: Women Driving Economic Development and Social Change in Local Communities in KZN,” the event aimed to inspire and empower.
Empowering Young Women Activists through Legal Literacy
On 6 August 2025, the Democracy Development Program (DDP) hosted a powerful and insightful Women’s Dialogue at the DDP Seminar Room, facilitated by Xoliswa Jwili, a DDP Associate Facilitator. Themed “Family and Labour Law in Practice: Empowering Young Women Activists through Legal Literacy,” the event brought together DDP female associates and partners to celebrate the role of women in society and equip them with essential legal knowledge.
