07-07-2025
Crowds flock to Ermelo's virginity awareness event
ERMELO – The spirit of cultural pride and female empowerment was celebrated this past weekend in Gert Sibande as Isinamuva Liyabukwa, an organisation founded by Neliswe Mlambo in 2007, hosted its inaugural virginity awareness event.
The occasion was held on June 27 and 28 and drew a crowd of 870 women and girls from Ermelo and surrounding towns, all gathering to celebrate and embrace cultural traditions around purity.
The weekend was alive with vibrant dance and cultural displays, designed to foster an environment where participants felt empowered and unashamed of their bodies.
Mlambo emphasised that the core message was to encourage young women to remain virgins, promoting awareness and self-respect within a culturally sensitive framework.
A highlight was the presence of royal families from both the Ndebele and Zulu tribes, showing the cultural significance and community support for the Isinamuva Liyabukwa initiative.
Mlambo expressed her gratitude to all the sponsors, whose contributions made the event possible.
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'This was our first time hosting such a large-scale event and the turnout truly exceeded our expectations. We are committed to continuing these celebrations to provide ongoing support and awareness for our young women,' Mlambo stated.
For more information on Isinamuva Liyabukwa or to contribute to their future initiatives, contact Mlambo on 076 614 3133.
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