This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Bukiwe “the Anaconda” Nonina who is the current World Boxing Federation Champion of the Bantamweight division and also holds the title of best female boxer in South Africa. Bukiwe shares her passion for boxing and her exceptional family support system whose collective team spirit helps to realise her goals. She remarks on how she turns failure into success by consciously analysing mistakes to overcome weaknesses. Women’s boxing is a growing sport that needs to be developed. Beyond the intensive physical training, boxing teaches discipline, endurance, confidence and self-esteem. In closing Bukiwe urges women to focus, to never choose a career over education and to respect themselves. Tune in for more…

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