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Safety and empowerment for abuse victims

A group of Western Cape shelters protects, supports and empowers women and their children so that they can shake off the shackles of abuse.

Henrietta du Preez is an abuse survivor who's life has changed thanks to the caring environment offered by the Western Cape Women’s Shelter Movement (WCWSM).

Sexually abused by her father when she was a girl, she also found out in 2015 that her own daughters were being molested by their stepfather.

Baking loaves of success

Kitchen Queens have kneaded, shaped and baked a livelihood for themselves, with a little help from government and their supportive community.

Over two decades ago, a group of women from Qwaqwa in the Free State put on their aprons, got out the flour and mixed up a better future for themselves.

The Leratong Bakery co-operative was started by nine women. Sadly, five of the original members have passed away but the remaining four have not only been able to put bread on the table but have created a strong sisterly bond.

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