The Babute Movement - 3 August 2024 Celebrating Woman's Day

Dialogue Celebrating Women's Day and The Incredible Women of South Africa

We will be celebrating women in all aspects of womanhood. Honouring how far women have come as a collective; defining the essence of she is woman, mother, sister, daughter, friend, teacher, nurturer and much more. A dialogue encapsulating the journey of a few women, highlighting the plight of many women and accomplishments of all women. A win for one woman is a win for all. Join us as we gather to celebrate women.

Dialogue Host: Natalie Ruiters

Judge Daniel Thulare is a judge of the Western Cape High Court. Judge Thulare will be celebrating Women in their sacrifices for freedom in our society. In State versus Babsy Ntamehlo, Judge Thulare quotes the lyrics of a song from the days of the struggle “Senzeni na?” which is the struggle of modern day women in South Africa. Wathint’ Abafazi! Is a song that continues to symbolize the courage and strength of South African women, with their struggle having shifted from regime change to gender equality and gender based violence. Judge Thulare will address women of South Africa based on the lyrics of this liberation song.

Taahira Prinsloo from the Legal Aid Board of South Africa Bellville branch was involved in the recent RS v JS case where the Western Cape High court found parents whom elected to adopt an orphaned child in 2014 can be held liable for maintenance as per their de facto adoption agreement. Ms Prinsloo will share how she compiled the high court head of arguments, case law , high court practice notes and will share lessons learnt from this groundbreaking case pertaining to adoptions and foster care children’s court matters.

Pat Bergh and Monique Steyn from MDS (DNA Laboratory based in Durban, that deals with the analysis of blood samples to determine DNA paternity).

Ms Pat Bergh will explain the DNA Paternity test process ordered by the children’s court and maintenance courts where paternity is in dispute. She will be accompanied by her colleague Monique Steyn to show us how a DNA test is conducted at court.

Iman Mia is an attorney and Notary Public, currently serving as the Secretary of the Board at Childline KZN. She is a dedicated humanitarian and is passionate about people, their stories, and fostering human connections. Iman is an accomplished freelance poet whose works tackle critical issues such as human rights, women's rights, and the needs of marginalized groups. 

We are excited that Iman will be sharing some of her poetry with us. *topic of sharing will be confirmed.

*Fifth speaker to be confirmed

A little background on The Babute Movement:

The Babute Movement embodies it's name Babute meaning bring them together; we are a group of individuals and professionals wanting to make a change for families and communities. We recognise the many challenges our court system and supporting organizations face; we recognise the battle many parents are fighting to get access to justice; we recognise that the social ills we are experiencing in our societies are at an all time high and we want to be part of the solutions to carve a better future for generations to come. We recognise that we can not do it alone, we invite you to be part of the conversations. This is a space to grow in knowledge and capacity, as we have experts sharing their knowledge. The atmosphere is contagious in mobilising people to act and return to their spaces of influence and work to make a difference. Our philosophy lies in a moment to moment experience - for ourselves and those we serve.

With the generosity of our Ambassadors, Guest Speakers, Quicket, Social Justice Foundation, JDI, Tek Solutions Online and Vredelust Gemeente; we are able to host these gatherings bringing closer those who need this space the most. We thank you, we are humbled to be joining hands with you in this movement.

**REMINDER FOR THOSE ATTENDING IN PERSON: to please bring your ID or driver's license for proof of identification, as well as your Quicket ticket to be scanned in at the door. Thank you!