Here’s your chance to ask men why they behave the way they do
WOMEN have always wondered why men think and act the way they do, and now finally have a chance to get some answers . . . and more.
The first ever WHY? (Women Have Yearned for answers) Conference will be held at Legends Showcase on Friday, hosted by Man On A Mission (Moam).
Founder Thabo Mkhencele said Moam was an activist movement for men, aimed at addressing the ills of society, with a focus on manhood, spousehood and fatherhood.
Besides mentoring male school pupils in various communities, Moam also runs a children’s church in Duncan Village. The movement was recently featured in the Daily Dispatch for hosting a father and child outing to the East London Zoo, where dads were encouraged to play more active roles in their children’s lives.
Mkhencele said the idea for the conference came about as a result of the loud cry by many South African women, who have been hurt or abused by men.
He said he anticipated questions such as why men cheated, did not like to talk about their feelings, and why some married men still involved their mothers in their relationships.
“The conference seeks to try and find answers for these women, from a man’s perspective, as to why men think and act the way they do.
“But the ultimate goal of the seminar is for women to gain understanding of men’s thoughts and behaviour and hopefully find healing and restoration,” said Mkhencele. The men selected to be put on the hot spot are from different walks of life and include single, engaged, married and divorced men.
On the panel will be Apostle Mangaliso Matshobane, founder of the Bhisho Community Church; motivational speaker Mandilakhe Nontenja; Olwam Mnqwazi, who was recently featured in the Mail & Guardian’s 200 young South Africans for his work at the Centre for Integrated Post-School Education and Training (Cipset) at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and Link FM presenter Pastor Khayalethu Maphinda.
● The conference starts at 2pm. Tickets are R100 at Lee Gold Music in Nahoon. —