Women’s Day 2018

Women’s Day in South Africa

Why we celebrate Women’s Month in August…

In Cape Town (and all of South Africa) we have a separate, special celebration for women. National Women’s Day falls on 9 August. It’s a public holiday and it specifically seeks to celebrate women in society’s contribution to achieving freedom in South Africa – more specifically, to commemorate the actions of 20 000 women in 1956 to contribute to SA’s drive for freedom and equality.

HOMAGE TO STRUGGLE HEROES
Inaugurated in 1994, along with a free, democratic South Africa, the public holiday commemorates a 1956 protest lead by Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Albertina Sisulu and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn. To rise up against the legislation that required black South Africans to carry the “pass” (special identification documents which infringed on their freedom of movement during the Apartheid era), approximately 20 000 women from all over the country took to the streets of Pretoria – many carrying the children of their white bosses on their backs – to stage a peaceful march to the Union Buildings.

Women’s Day in South Africa commemorates an important part of our history. But it’s also an opportunity to recognise the plight of women in today’s society. Here is why it’s increasingly difficult to be a woman in South Africa today!

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They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?
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Natalie Keegan
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It’s important to be driven and have goals. You want to be an independent woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. It’s an attractive trait when a woman is doing what she loves. It makes everyone want to know more.


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Trudie Pitout
Tronox

A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her!

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Mayor
Nonhle Mkhulisi

I WISH ALL THE WOMEN OF THE KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT A PEACEFUL
WOMEN’S DAY.
Together we can end the abuse of women.

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Renisha Premdeo
Nashua Zululand

She loves what she does. She is motivated to go above and beyond, to innovate and to stand out. She is confident, determined, get-up-and-go. She can overcome any obstacle placed in front of her and she stands out because she does not require any endorsement from anyone.

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A toast to all the lovely ladies! Happy Women’s Day!

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If you check the health of a woman, you check the health of society. Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit.  Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness!

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