Women’s Day is a reflection of women’s struggle since 1956: Chikunga

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the commemoration of Women’s Day is a significant reflection of women’s struggle since the historic march in Pretoria in 1956.

Chikunga says it also closes existing gaps and paves the way forward for women to realise their dreams.

This year’s event marks the 69th anniversary of the historic 1956 women’s march to the Union Buildings, where over 20 000 women protested against the extension of pass laws and the Urban Areas Act.

Chikunga was speaking at the Nkowankowa stadium outside Tzaneen in Limpopo, where the 2025 National Women’s Day commemorations are taking place.

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Meanwhile, there is a huge police presence at the Nkowankowa stadium.

The day is commemorated under the theme “Building Resilient Economies for All”. This theme aligns with South Africa’s G20 Presidency on women’s empowerment agenda, which prioritises socio-economic development, strengthens women’s participation in the economy, and fosters collaboration to prevent gender-based violence and femicide.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver a keynote address later this morning.

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WOMAN’S DAY | 09 August 2025
Theme: “Building Resilient Economies for All”

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— National Department of Health (@HealthZA) August 9, 2025