KaNyamazane taxi operators marked Women’s Month with male drivers from the Top Star Taxi Association dressing as women as part of their annual celebrations.
The gesture formed part of the association’s activities, which also included donating sanitary towels to young women at local schools.
Muzi Sibeko, chairman of the drivers’ committee under the association, said the decision was aimed at showing appreciation while taking a stand against gender-based violence (GBV).
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“We felt it was important to celebrate women in a unique way because we know that many women are facing gender-based violence. When women speak about being abused by men, we want them to know that we do not support such behaviour. We are saying, ‘Not in our name,” said Sibeko.
He said the association also sought to address the challenges faced by young women in the community who cannot afford sanitary products.
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“We also donated sanitary towels to young girls at local schools because we knew that some could not afford these essential products, which could make it difficult for them to attend school,” he said.
Another driver, Lucky Dlamini, called on men to protect women and children and take a stand against violence. “As we wrap up Women’s Month, we are calling on men to protect our women and children. We are saying no to gender-based violence,” he said.
The association hopes the initiative will have a lasting impact and encourage more men to protect and support women and children.
