Deputy Minister Gina to address Elangeni TVET College’s Women’s Day event

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, will address a Women’s Day event at Elangeni TVET College in Durban on Friday, 15 August.
The celebration, hosted under the theme “Empowered Women, Empower Women,” will focus on advancing women’s empowerment, highlighting the role of science, technology and innovation in achieving gender equality, and addressing socio-economic barriers through skills development and education.

The keynote will underscore how harnessing innovation and knowledge can open pathways for women to thrive in education, careers, and entrepreneurship, ensuring no woman is left behind.

Elangeni TVET College’s Women’s Day Programme is part of its ongoing commitment to creating inclusive, empowering educational spaces. The event will also feature an address by Mrs TJ Kula, Principal of Elangeni TVET College, a motivational session from a Higher Health psychologist, a health talk by the Heart & Stroke Foundation, and interactive sessions on financial literacy and personal care.
Event Details
Date: Friday, 15 August 2025
Time: 08:00
Venue: Elangeni TVET College – Pinetown Campus, 38 Bamboo Lane, Pinetown
Media representatives are invited to attend and are encouraged to RSVP by 14 August.

For enquiries, please contact Veronica Mohapeloa at 083 400 5750 or Mrs Shavika Reddy, Acting Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications at Elangeni TVET, at 083 955 6995