Two-a-Day in Grabouw has been celebrating women since August, but in October, a number of events have been dedicated to raising awareness about the role of women in agriculture. This included a gala celebration for Women of Strength on 8 October. Other events raise awareness of the risk of cancer and the plight of victims of violence against women.
Earlier this year, Two-a-Day began a new programme focused on “family enrichment”. It entailed sharing skills and offering support to improve the domestic life of employees. Some of the elements were aimed at managing conflict in relationships.
“We asked for everyday heroes to be nominated, women who inspire their colleagues on a daily basis with kindness, uplifting conversations and positivity to be awarded as Two-a-Day’s Women of Strength. Welda Mentoor, Nidean Bosch, Primrose Panyane, Anthea Skippers, Petronella Badjies, Ncebekazi Madodana, Megan van Tonder, Murchell Kamineth and Maria Cloete were nominated.
“Former Two-a-Day employee and Idols South Africa winner Karin Kortje joined Kim Webster, a presenter at Disa 95.9fm, at the gala event” says Wellness Friends chair, Raymond Kamineth.
Sister Cheryl Bozman said: “The risk of breast cancer is being highlighted with weekly screening times at the clinic at Two-a-Day. Staff are invited to wear something pink to raise awareness on Fridays in October and we are inviting people to have their hair sprayed pink. This is to raise further awareness of breast cancer and to remove any stigma about being screened.”
Kamineth says men have not been forgotten. “In November we will focus on men’s health and our last project for the year will put the focus on ending gender-based violence – 16 days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children,” he stated.
According to Dimitri Jacobs, Director: Human Resources at Two-a-Day Group, the Enrichment Programme worth R150 000 is well underway. With a full-time social worker, Carmenita Julies, and a clinical psychologist, Willie Hanekom, on the team on a weekly basis, the Enrichment Programme aims to meet seven outcomes.?“Some employees face violence, abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, and marriage and relationship conflicts so our goal is to empower our people to mitigate these negative experiences so they can continue to bring their best selves to work each day,” Jacobs said.
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is responsible for selling the fruit from Two-a-Day. Tru-Cape Managing Director Roelf Pienaar says Tru-Cape was pleased to offer financial support for the gala celebration. “Our warm congratulations to the nominees and to the wellness team on the excellent and important programme,” Pienaar said.
Kamineth added: “Thank you to all sponsors who contributed financially to make the gala event possible. Tru-Cape, Francois Marais Construction, Aronan CC, Gryphon Construction, Grabouw Skills Centre, Nuclear Packaging and our Operations Director, Chris Petzer. A big thank you also to Johan and Colleen De Kock for the gift packs.”
