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The Nelson Mandela Museum, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council (ECPACC), hosted a certificate award ceremony last week at Vulindlela Industrial Heights in Mthatha for the trainees of the Imbokodo Empowerment Workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Vulisango Ndwandwa, Manager of the Eastern Cape Arts and Crafts Hub, the museum sought their involvement due to their Fashion Design and Innovation Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were approached by the museum, as they had trained some individuals in sewing and needed our assistance to further their education. Although our facility is primarily a workspace for qualified professionals, we agreed to collaborate. This partnership allows ECPACC to support those who missed out on formal qualifications in this field,\u201d explained Ndwandwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that the programme, initiated last year, began with an introductory sewing phase for eight individuals from Mqhekezweni, Mqunu, and the surrounding locales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis financial year (2024\/2025), we resumed with a two-month programme commencing in September. Participants developed full sets of \u2018imibhaco\u2019 (traditional attires) in the initial phase and engaged in beadwork in the subsequent phase. Today, we are presenting them with certificates of participation. The museum has indicated a desire to continue this partnership. Over the past year, we have gained valuable insights and identified areas for enhancement. The next iteration of the programme is planned for the Qunu Museum, which has lodging facilities to provide trainees with extended learning opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ndwandwa also mentioned that the timing of the forthcoming programme is contingent on funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe aim to commence the second training cycle around June or July, coinciding with Nelson Mandela\u2019s birth month, wrapping up in August during Women\u2019s Month.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nozodwa Matikinca, Acting Senior Manager for Public Engagement and Marketing at the Nelson Mandela Museum, stated that the certificates acknowledge the participants\u2019 accomplishments in a programme inaugurated in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matikinca commented, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This programme is designed to uplift women from disadvantaged backgrounds. Initially, we started with 60 participants, focusing on agriculture, business, beadwork, and sewing. Our focus has since evolved, and this year, the participants completed full sets of traditional attire.

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She highlighted that the museum provided participants with materials and equipment and noted the facilities at Qunu are equipped with industrial machines. Matikinca emphasised the importance of forming cooperatives for better opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParticipants need to establish cooperatives to enhance their prospects across different industries. Furthermore, the O.R. Tambo District Municipality has committed to supporting them. We plan to inaugurate another three-year programme, introducing new skills such as pottery, whilst selecting new participants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matikinca also mentioned that while prior participants were from regions connected to Nelson Mandela\u2019s heritage, the museum plans to broaden its scope to reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zameka Mdludlu, one of the beneficiaries, expressed her appreciation for the initiative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are delighted to have received this training and intend to share our knowledge within our communities. Despite challenges, we persevered. Our primary challenge now is securing funds to purchase equipment. Access to machinery in our local areas would enable us to retain and utilise our skills effectively,\u201d she remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imbokodo facilitator, Sixolile Xabanisa, showing the work that was done by women who participated in the Imbokodo Women Empowerment Initiative. <\/div>\n
<\/span>PHOTO: BABALWA NDLANYA<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Members of Imbokodo Women Empowerment ready to receive their certificates of participation. <\/div>\n
<\/span>PHOTO:BABALWA NDLANYA<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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