Abstract
Dr Ramphele speaks at UJ Women's Day, calls for end to gender-based violence
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) yesterday, Wednesday 7 August 2013, was joined by a panel of esteemed medical experts and female icons at the Country Club Johannesburg for the annual Women’s Day celebratory event.
This year the event was hosted by the UJ Library under the guidance of Executive Director: Library and Information Services Dr Rookaya Bawa, and featured a keynote address by esteemed medical doctor, academic, former political activist and co-founder of the Black Consciousness Movement, and now the leader of the newly-formed Agang, Dr Mamphela Ramphele.
The conversation, titled “Beauty is Skin Deep”, included panelists Dr Reza Mia, Aesthetic Doctor and an expert on Botox, Dermal Fillers and Chemical Peels; Dr Ridwan Mia, well-known Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon responsible for the skin transplant performed on three-year-old Isabella "Pippie" Kruger; Dr Carol Benn, a special surgeon and head of the Helen Joseph Breast Unit and the Netcare Breast Care Centre of Excellence in Johannesburg; Professor Harry Seftel, well-known healthcare practitioner, author and radio personality, as well as former Miss South Africa and UJ alumnus, Bokang Montjane. The panel discussion was facilitated by South African radio and television personality and businesswoman, Michelle Constant.
Videos:
Dr Mamphela Ramphele – http://youtu.be/6MosfPJeDdM
Dr Reza Mia – http://youtu.be/HBelz_Hn9VI
Dr Ridwan Mia – http://youtu.be/4k2rE9AHm9Y