Empowering women: Recap of the boldly beautiful high tea event

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga celebrated Women's Day with a "Boldly Beautiful" High Tea event, uniting women for an afternoon of dialogue, camaraderie, fashion, and entertainment. The gathering aimed to provide a supportive environment where women could feel recognized, listened to, and assisted. The event's keynote speaker was Dr Anna Mokgokong, Chancellor of North-West University, Consul General of Iceland, and entrepreneur and medical doctor.

Sorisha Naidoo, a moderator, led a panel discussion featuring Minenhle Dlamini, Jane Linley-Thomas, Crystal Tryon-Smith, and Dr Nompumelelo Nkosi-Ntombela. The panellists shared their personal stories of identity, resilience, confidence, self-doubt, and success. To complement the event, Amor Couture presented a fashion showcase that emphasized personal style and self-expression.

Fara Hamid, Marketing Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga, emphasized that "Boldly Beautiful was never meant to be just another Women's Day event. We wanted women to feel seen, inspired, and connected." The occasion managed to raise R20,000 for Sahara Shelter, an organization dedicated to providing refuge and support to abused women and children.