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Her Royal Highness Princess Eurika Mogane at the SOPA Mpumalanga 2026 Red Carpet

Commissioner HRH Princess Eurika Mogane was a guest at the 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA), and was closely monitoring the provincial government’s commitments to the women and children of Mpumalanga. As a dedicated advocate for gender equality and a Commissioner for the Commission for Gender Equality, Her Royal Highness paid particular attention to the Premier’s Honrable Mandla Ndlovu MP, paving a roadmap for tackling Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and promoting gender equality and empowerment.

Premier of the Mpumalanga Province – Honorable Mandla Ndlovu and Speaker MEC NM. Masilela

Key Highlights for Gender Equality & GBVF:
* Gender Equality as a Moral Mandate: The Premier reaffirmed that gender equality is not a symbolic gesture but a human right and a moral obligation essential to improving lives across our province.
* A United Stand Against GBVF: With GBVF declared a national disaster, the Commissioner noted the province’s proactive steps, including providing psychosocial support to over 2,000 victims in just nine months.
* Expanding the Safety Net: Mpumalanga has surpassed national requirements by establishing more than two victim shelters per district, ensuring that those fleeing violence have a secure place to turn.
* The GBVF Brigade Project: A significant highlight was the announcement of the GBVF Brigade project, which will deploy 554 youth across 90 policing precincts to lead community assessments and awareness programs.
* Economic Inclusion: While acknowledging that female unemployment remains high, the Commissioner welcomed the focus on agricultural initiatives and real estate training programs specifically targeting women to ensure financial independence.
* Maternal Health Progress: The Commissioner was encouraged by the efforts to intensify awareness campaigns to reduce maternal mortality and the successful reduction of neonatal mortality rates in provincial facilities.

Commissioner Mogane remains steadfast in her mission to ensure these words translate into tangible protection and progress for every one in the Place of the Rising Sun.

As Her Royal Highness always reminds us:
“The Rise of Women, Doesn’t Mean the Fall of Men!”

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