Community Women Action

26/08/2026

Women’s Month Spotlight: Karabo Mokombo ✨

PR & Communications Student at CPUT | Practical Intern at Community Women Action

For Karabo, being a woman is the ultimate “life feels like a rollercoaster” experience. ❤️

She loves the fun that comes with it too. This includes getting ready for anything, putting on makeup, doing her hair, choosing an outfit, and especially sharing those moments with other women and friends.

Her biggest female role model is her mother, who Karabo affectionately describes as “Mbokoto Pro Max.” A single mother who raised her with a strong sense of independence, her mother believed in handling things herself, and that spirit stayed with Karabo.

One thing Karabo would like to see change is how we talk about women’s bodies. She believes completely normal female bodily functions should never be something women feel ashamed to discuss.

“As women, we should normalise having these conversations with each other and teach the next generation of women too.”

And what would she tell her younger self?

Slow down. Growing up isn’t a race, and you can’t be ashamed of change.

The journey to womanhood can be rough and challenging. She states, “yes, your period is gonna try and take you out🤧😭🥲" ... but Karabo wouldn’t trade the experience.

“You’ll love it there. Being a woman is a beautiful experience.” ❤️💜

This Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the different ways women experience womanhood- the challenges, the laughter, the lessons and everything in between. 🌸

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26/08/2026

Awesome to see that Community Women Action featured by Cape Town News 💜

As we continue our Women’s Month celebrations, we’re grateful for the opportunity to share more about the work we do and the communities we serve.

From women’s empowerment and skills development to health awareness, youth support and community development, our work is rooted in one goal: creating stronger, more resilient communities where women, young people and families have the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you to Cape Town News for shining a light on our work and helping us share our story with a wider community.

Read the full article below 👇

🔗 https://ctnews.co.za/community-women-action-brings-womens-month-celebration-to-devon-park/

And if you’re joining us for our Women’s Month Celebration & Fundraiser this Saturday, 29 August, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💗

Devon Park: Community Women Action will bring women, families and supporters together on Saturday, 29th August, for its annual Women’s Month Celebration and

24/08/2026

🌸 ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO! 🌸

Our Women’s Day Brunch is happening this Saturday, 29 August, and there’s still time to join us!

If you’ve been meaning to RSVP, consider this your little reminder. 💜
Come spend the morning celebrating women, connecting with our community, sharing conversations and enjoying a special Women’s Day gathering together.

There are only 5 days left to RSVP.

📅 Saturday, 29 August
📍 174 Van Riebeeck Road, Devon Park, Eersterivier, CWA Centre
⏰ 10:00 AM

Don’t miss out. RSVP today to secure your spot. Our events are ALWAYS A VIBE 🤩

24/08/2026

Women’s Month Spotlight: Laura Meinert✨

This Women’s Month, we’re getting to know some of the women who make up our CWA community.

Originally from Berlin, Germany, Laura brings a background in Urban Planning and a passion for creating more just and inclusive communities. She is a Master’s Candidate in Urban Development and serves as a CWA Board Member.

We asked Laura to share her thoughts on womanhood, women’s empowerment and what it means to be part of a community working towards gender equality.

What does being a woman mean to you?

For me, it means being constantly aware of my gender and everything that comes with it: expectations, assumptions, norms, inequalities, insecurities, struggle, responsibility … But it also means to me being a human being. Nothing more, nothing less.

What does women’s empowerment mean to you?

Women’s empowerment means to me giving women the chance to develop their full potential. Giving them the freedom to grow, question, change and improve the structures that they are bound to live in. For me, women’s empowerment is all about trust, encouragement, support and the longing to change for the better.

What makes you proud to be part of a community that empowers women and youth?

It makes me proud to see that I’m not alone on the battlefield for gender equality. Especially, working with so many brilliant minds that thrive for a change that is just, inclusive and encouraging.

Laura’s reflections remind us that empowerment is not simply about opening doors for women, but about creating the trust, support and freedom needed for women to walk through them, and to have a hand in changing the structures around them.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate Laura and all the women in our community who continue to question, contribute and work towards a more just and inclusive future. 💜

21/08/2026

Community Women Action (CWA) is proud to announce the start of an accredited Work Unit Supervisor training programme, delivered by Nathi Skills Academy in partnership with Afriwise Training and Development.

Through this programme, 10 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are gaining practical skills, knowledge and a recognised qualification to help them take their next steps towards employment and economic independence.

NOTE: This training is about more than just a certificate...
Participants are developing leadership, communication, problem-solving and workplace skills that can help them take on responsibility, lead others and contribute confidently in the workplace.

The training runs until September, and we can’t wait to see how our participants grow in confidence, develop their skills and put their learning into action. 🌱

Here’s to new skills, new possibilities and new opportunities.

19/08/2026

Women's Month Spotlight: Jodine Rhoode ✨

PR & Communications Pro | Secretary, Community Women Action

For Jodine, womanhood means power, strength, and the freedom to choose your own path- career, family, both, neither. No guilt, no double standards.

"When a man is tough, he's a leader. When a woman is, she gets mislabeled," she says. Real empowerment means women can lead authentically, without apology.

Jodine knows firsthand what it takes to earn a seat at the table — she's had to work twice as hard for it. Her biggest inspiration? Her mom. A single mother who gave everything so her daughter could thrive. That's where Jodine's drive comes from.

At Community Women Action, she's helping build the next generation of women leaders. "When women rise, they change the world," she says. "Together, we lift each other up and show young girls they can do anything, go anywhere."

"You're stronger than you think. Everything takes time..
trust the process, and with God by your side, keep moving forward. Women can achieve whatever they set their minds to."

19/08/2026

It's Women's Month. But...
What does it mean to be a woman?

This Women’s Month, we’re turning the question over to the women who make up CWA 💜

This week, we’ll hear from a different CWA woman as she reflects on what being a woman means to her- her experiences, her strength, her challenges, her joys, and the things that have shaped who she is.

Because there isn’t one way to be a woman. There isn’t one story.
There are many.

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing theirs. 😊

Please stay tuned so you can meet the wonderful women behind CWA, and maybe find a little inspiration yourself along the way 💜

13/08/2026

FREE CV WRITING WORKSHOP 📄

CWA is collaborating with The Y Collab NPC again!

Join us for a practical, hands-on CV Writing Workshop where you’ll learn how to showcase your skills, experience and strengths with confidence. Remember, your CV is your first introduction to an employer, it tells a story...

and we want you to tell your story well!

📅 18 August 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 13:00 PM
📍 Community Women Action (CWA), 174 Van Riebeeck Road, Devon Park, Eerste River

Spaces are limited, so RSVP by 17 August 2026 to secure your spot.

Come with your questions, your experience, and your CV if you already have one. We're going to build a CV that helps you get noticed! 🤜🏽🤛🏽

09/08/2026

Let's make a toast 🥂

Women, here's to you...

* You who turns challenges into fuel and dreams into plans.
* You who keeps going, keeps growing, and makes space for others to rise.
* You who carries the load, lights the way, and still finds a reason to laugh.
* You who refuses to shrink, settle, or stop dreaming.
* You who makes moves, breaks barriers, and leaves things better than you found them.
* You who does it scared, does it tired, and does it anyway.

We see you and we celebrate you!

Happy Women's Day 💜

07/08/2026

We are excited to announce that applications have been extended for our Plant Production Learnership and Bake for Profit with Accredited New Venture Creation programmes.

If you're currently unemployed and looking to gain practical skills, workplace experience, and a recognised qualification, this is your opportunity to invest in your future.

📌 Before you apply, please make sure your application is COMPLETE.

Your application must include:
✅ A certified copy of your South African ID
✅ A certified copy of your latest school qualification
✅ Your CV

⚠️ Please note: Many applications cannot be considered because the required certified documents are missing. Before submitting, double-check that all documents are included to avoid disappointment.

Extended Closing Date: 11 August 2026

Submit your application to:
Community Women Action (CWA)
174 Van Riebeeck Road, Devon Park, Eerste River

📞 WhatsApp/Call: 071 720 7919
📧 Email: [email protected]

Whether you're passionate about agriculture or baking and entrepreneurship, this could be the first step towards a brighter future.

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