- Commemoration of Charlotte Maxeke’s Legacy: The Eastern Cape Government honors Charlotte Maxeke during Women’s Month 2025, emphasizing her lifelong commitment to education, activism, and social upliftment, and her call for communal progress.
- Focus on Women in Economic Development: The province is prioritizing women across all sectors by investing in entrepreneurship, cooperatives, and leadership to foster inclusive growth and close gender gaps.
- Principles of Shared Progress and Inclusion: Inspired by Maxeke’s words, the government advocates for living with and uplifting communities, ensuring no one is left behind in the pursuit of gender equality and economic empowerment.
As Women’s Month 2025 unfolds, the Eastern Cape Government is paying tribute to a towering figure in South Africa’s history Charlotte Maxeke by placing women at the center of economic development. Inspired by her words and unwavering dedication to social upliftment, the province is focused on investing in women across all sectors.
Maxeke, remembered as a pioneer in education, activism, and service, once said, “This work is not for ourselves. Kill that spirit of self, and do not live above your people, but live with them. If you can rise, bring someone with you.” Her message resonates deeply in today’s call for shared progress and inclusion.
The Eastern Cape Government is translating that vision into action by supporting women in entrepreneurship, cooperatives, and leadership roles. It’s a commitment to not only close gender gaps but to strengthen communities through inclusive growth.
“Let us invest in women. Let us champion equality. Let us build a future where no one is left behind,” the government urges.
These principles will guide public and private efforts throughout the month and beyond.
Through funding opportunities, capacity-building programs, and platforms for innovation, women are being empowered to thrive not only for themselves but for the communities they uplift.
This Women’s Month, the province stands united in celebrating women as key drivers of economic transformation. Because when a woman rises, she carries others with her.
