Thembeni Madlopha and Phelelani Gina are among the senior women who are at the ceremony as chaperones to the maidens. They expressed their delight at the impact of the event.
“We are happy that because of this event young girls are able to now speak up about rape within their families and rape outside their families, and about any issues that affect their virginity. They are able to come together and be restored. We can now perform ceremonies likeSimilarly, Zulu maidens Nqobile Mthombeni and Snenhlanhla Radebe speak of some of the values that they are taught as young Zulu girls.
“What made me choose this path was so I can protect myself against diseases out there and to avoid teenage pregnancy. I’m no longer doing it just for myself but to be a role model to the generation behind me – it’s not right for a child to fall pregnant. We are also protected from wrong choices of frequenting taverns at a young age.”
Thousands of maidens from across KwaZulu-Natal are at Emachobeni Royal Palace for Umkhosi Womhlanga- Reed Dance
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