REPORT:

Situated in a rural area called Kamhlushwa 35 minutes from Malelane, Mlumati is one of six Ehlanzeni TVET College campuses and has 1276 students in attendance. It was named after the Mlumati river which passes near the community.

  • The FAN team was warmly received and for a change the vast majority of students who attended the workshop were male.

  • A number of interesting conversations took place during the Q and A time that resulted in excellent “teachable moments”. One was in response to a claim that there have been several incidences of disgruntled women falsely accusing men of rape and going as far as reporting them to the police. Another was sparked by a male student opining that women are not equal to men and should submit to them.

  • The FAN team was warmly received and for a change the vast majority of students who attended the workshop were male.

  • A number of interesting conversations took place during the Q and A time that resulted in excellent “teachable moments”. One was in response to a claim that there have been several incidences of disgruntled women falsely accusing men of rape and going as far as reporting them to the police. Another was sparked by a male student opining that women are not equal to men and should submit to them.

What will you change after this workshop?

“TNo abuse will occur in my presence anymore.”

Emanuelle Mhalani, Student

“A man is still a man, with or without money..”

Vannessa Mtshali, Student

“If we treat each other equally. The world will be a better place.”

Queen Malatsi, Student

“I will treat my woman better because I love and appreciate her.”

Sbahle Sbuyi, Student

“I will fight as a women. No one will take advantage of me.”

Sbahle Sbuyi, Student

What will you change after this workshop?

“TNo abuse will occur in my presence anymore.”

Emanuelle Mhalani, Student

“A man is still a man, with or without money..”

Vannessa Mtshali, Student

“If we treat each other equally. The world will be a better place.”

Queen Malatsi, Student

“I will treat my woman better because I love and appreciate her.”

Sbahle Sbuyi, Student

“I will fight as a women. No one will take advantage of me.”

Sbahle Sbuyi, Student

“I’m motivated. I stand as a Champion!”

– Tsietsi Mamabolo, Student

WATCH A SHORT CLIP OF THE WORKSHOP