YOUNG Communist League (YCL) in Castro Pilusa region in Limpopo commemorates Women's Day with vulnerable women.
They spent the day in Bok Street in Polokwane with some of the women who are allegedly sex workers. They provided them with essential items such as sanitary towels and condoms.
YCL said it identified Bok Street as a neglected area where many stakeholders failed to provide support. The organisation said it took action when they learned that a young woman in the area was using tissue paper due to a lack of sanitary towels.
YCL deputy district convenor, Thabo Tshitavha said their goal was to bring attention to the plight of these women and encourage authorities to provide assistance.
Tshitavha called on Polokwane mayor, John Mpe and Capricorn district mayor, Mamedupi Teffo to visit Bok Street and support these young women.
He stressed the importance of having a female mayor, Teffo, involved in addressing women's issues, particularly in donating sanitary towels.
"It will be unfair to want a man to lead women's issues, therefore we also call on Mayor Mamedupi Teffo to visit this spot to donate sanitary towels," he said.
YCL deputy district coordinator, Tebogo Mphahlele added: "This initiative by YCL highlights the ongoing struggles faced by many women in South Africa, particularly those in vulnerable positions.
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"By providing essential items and drawing attention to their plight, YCL aims to spark meaningful conversations and actions to support these women. As a youth wing of the South African Communist Party, YCL's efforts reflect a broader commitment to social justice and equality."
Some women in the area, who spoke to Daily Sun on condition of anonymity, revealed that they resorted to sex work due to a lack of job opportunities.
One woman, who comes from Bloemfontein, shared that she charges R70 per hour and manages to send R7 000 home each month. Despite the challenges, she feels compelled to continue supporting her family.
"I need to survive. My family needs food. This how I support them," said the woman.
