The scene will be set for the sumptuous women-only high tea in the Rio Ballroom and guests can look forward to a captivating talk by Vanessa, as well as entertainment and lucky draws.<\/p>\n
Vanessa, author of Beaten But Not Broken, is a former award-winning eTV television news journalist and former SABC\/Lotus FM radio news reporter.<\/p>
At the height of her journalism career, more than one million households across the country knew who she was as her reportage on human suffering and triumph captivated viewers.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Vanessa shot to fame as one of the first female Indian television news reporters in South Africa.<\/p>\n
Vanessa, who has always chased the human angle of every news story she has covered, made a name for herself by revealing the real feelings, emotions and suffering the most downtrodden and destitute people have had to face.<\/p>\n
All the while, however, this champion for the demoralised was hiding a shocking story of her own.<\/p>\n
In her book she finally opens up about her deepest secret \u2013 one that so nearly ended her career in broadcast journalism.<\/p>\n
Vanessa did the unthinkable as an Indian woman in breaking ranks with a close-knit conservative community to speak out about her five-year-long hell in an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Gospel performers collaborate for special show in Women\u2019s Month<\/a><\/p>\n Laugh along with Mashabela Galane in his new show<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n She also speaks of her experiences of childhood bullying and being ostracised by some in her community for being a dark-skinned Indian girl.<\/p>\n \u201cAt a time when abuse is so rife and we as women are encouraged to take a stand against it, Vanessa\u2019s story of horrendous abuse brings women hope.<\/p>\n \u201cIt will inspire women from all walks of life to take a stand against abuse.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to have her at our high tea as the guest speaker.<\/p>\n \u201cShe is dynamic and an inspiration to every woman who listens to her and leaves audiences feeling positive and very encouraged,\u201d said Michelle Smith, marketing manager for Carnival City.<\/p>\n Bring along the women close to your heart and enjoy a motivational talk from a dynamic speaker about living with pain, and ultimately of how she was saved by her own relentless fighting spirit to find purpose and love.<\/p>\n In the driver\u2019s seat as host is award-winning talk show host CJ Benjamin.<\/p>\n CJ has received numerous awards for her public service and is passionate about youth and women empowerment.<\/p>\n She engages with youth and women across South Africa in public workshops, empowering people to make better choices for their lives.<\/p>\n In true Carnival City style, the team will ensure that the four-hour-long high tea is fun-filled and jam-packed with pleasures and treats to excite every woman.<\/p>\n This is definitely not one to be missed.<\/p>\n The event is for women 18 years and older.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
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