154K views · 1.3K reactions | Kavitha Jakkala, a woman reporter from Andhra Pradesh and activist Rehana Fathima started their trek to Sabarimala amid violent protests but had to turn back. Click here to read the story: https://bit.ly/2Jat3xe | The Quint | Facebook

I was this evening honored at the African Women of Excellence Awards held in South Africa for my achievements and accomplishments in governance and administration. Accompanying me were H.E Nkosozana Dlamini Zuma - Minister in the Presidency of South Africa , H.E Nardos Bekele Thomas - Resident Cordinator of UNDP South Africa and H.E Amb. kwesi Quartey (Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission . Others honored were H.E Jeanette Kagame (First Lady of Rwanda) , H.E Samira Bawumia (Spouse