Cllr Thapelo Amad of Al Jama-ah attends a 3 generation women’s summit at the cradle of human kind.
This is a high-level, intergenerational women’s leadership and civic engagement summit, rather than a general public social event.
The programme specifically brings together three generations of women:
Women of 1956 — “The Pioneers”: women associated with the 1956 generation and its legacy of courage, sacrifice and collective action.
Women of 1976 — “The Leaders”: women connected to the 1976 generation, particularly its activism, participation and leadership.
Women of 2026 — “The Custodians”: emerging/current women leaders who are expected to carry the work forward.
The audience also includes senior women leaders, public-sector and political/governance representatives, civil-society leaders, activists, community leaders, academics/professionals, entrepreneurs and younger/emerging women leaders. This is evident from the six commissions covering governance, GBV, food security, education/technology, social change and arts/culture, as well as the participation of government and sector representatives.
*2. Dignitaries*
Ms Sophia Williams-De Bruyn — representative of the Women of 1956.
Thoko Mpumlwana — representing the Women of 1976.
Princess Somuhle of the KaMawewe Royal House — representing the Women of 2026.
Mmagauta Molefe — opening address.
Busi Msimango — opening and closing programme roles.
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike — virtual inspirational message.
Seth Mazibuko — Patron and closing remarks.
Yvonne Chaka Chaka — virtual address and participation in the intergenerational candle ceremony.
Adv Sesi Baloyi — virtual address.
Ps Thandanani Shavasha — prayer and formal ceremony participation.
NHTKL – iNkosi Msibi and SACC – Pastor Thandanani Shavasha — formal adoption/handover ceremony.
Three Generations of Women’s Summit brings together the Pioneers of 1956 the Leaders of 1976 and the custodians of 2026. It anchores in the broader of the 1976@50 Campaign- finishing what was started and building the people’s movement- the summit transforms intergenerational dialogs into practical, binding commitments.
it also aims to identify values, virtues and victories shared across the three generations; strengthen the protection and promotion of constitutional values, to promote women to be active citizens in mentorships and leadership.
