Pretoria: South Africa is gearing up to commemorate National Women’s Day at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo, on Saturday. This year’s commemoration will be held under the theme: ‘Building Resilient Economies for All’.
According to South African Government News Agency, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, stated that the theme aligns with South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) and its commitment to the principles of solidarity, equality, and sustainability. Ntshavheni made these remarks during a post Cabinet media briefing.
The programme will focus on advancing women’s participation in leadership and economic life, promoting financial inclusion, and addressing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as critical barriers to women’s empowerment. The Minister emphasized that Women’s Month is both a celebration of women’s resilience and a call to action for their full and equal inclusion in shaping South Africa’s future.
National Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 9 August, marking the historic 1956 campaign against the oppressive pass laws. These laws required black individuals to carry identification documents to access certain areas, significantly restricting their freedom of movement.
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will conduct a GBVF awareness and prevention activation imbizo on Friday, 8 August, in Ga-Kgapane, Limpopo. This event aims to unite government departments, civil society, traditional leaders, and the local community to combat GBVF.
Sindisiwe Chikunga, the Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, launched Women’s Month 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg last Friday. Chikunga highlighted South Africa’s commitment over the next five years to strengthen and monitor systems advancing gender equality and women empowerment.