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

Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will speak at a Women’s Day event at the Elangeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in Durban, on Friday.

The celebration, themed: ‘Empowered Women, Empower Women’ will focus on promoting women's empowerment. 

It will highlight the role of science, technology, and innovation in achieving gender equality, while also addressing socio-economic barriers through skills development and education.

The keynote address 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 the principal of Elangeni TVET College, a motivational session from a Higher Health psychologist, a health talk by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and interactive sessions on financial literacy and personal care. – SAnews.gov.za