Womens day celebrations
'We men do not own women nor do we own their bodies'
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government has agreed the National Gender Summit should take place on 31 August.
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[WATCH] CPT walks against gender-based violence
Hundreds marched on through the streets of Cape Town on Women's Day calling for an end to violence against women.
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'You must tell yourself that you are strong and awesome'
Hundreds have marched through the streets of Cape Town calling for an end to violence against women.
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Women's struggles in SA is real, NGO director
The public holiday commemorates the 1956 march of thousands of women to the Union Building against pass laws.
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Business as usual for Zuma after no confidence vote
Zuma survived a motion of no confidence vote on Tuesday which saw 198 members of Parliament voting for him to stay and 177 voting for him to go
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Little signs of unity between parties at Parly Women’s Day debate
Minister Shabangu accused the DA of reversing women’s gains by sending only 10 delegates to the event.
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Zuma highlights need for more economic opportunities for women
Zuma says while the lives of women have improved since the iconic 1956 march, more needs to be done.
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ANCWL: Young women must think carefully about how they protest
The league has lashed out at four activists who held a silent protest at the IEC on Saturday.
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‘Govt investing in education to improve women’s lives’
President Zuma has urged banks to work with govt to grant women loans so they are able to better their lives.
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1956 Women's March participant recalls day with sadness
Rebecca Mthembi, 98, says the day wasn’t as joyful as many made it out to be.
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Zuma: Women’s participation in SA economy vital
The president released government’s first report on the status of women in South Africa’s economy.
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Zuma releases first report on status of women in SA
President Jacob Zuma says the country has made great strides to include women in the country's development.
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Zuma to release report on status of women in SA’s economy
This year's National Women's Day will be celebrated under the theme 'united in moving SA forward’.
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Constitution Hill celebrates SA women
Constitution Hill is hosting a one of a kind film festival featuring short films produced by women.
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Makhura leads Women's Day march
David Makhura premier was seen waving his flag as he marched with the ANC Women’s League leaders.
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Violent crimes against women spike
The Saartjie Baartman Centre says over 600 abused women and children seek refuge at the centre each month.
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Phiyega honours women in blue
The police commissioner paid tribute to her female officers at a church service in Langa.
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Women judges meet to tackle abuse
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng opened the conference on Friday amid rising abuse statistics in SA.
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Women still fighting for equality - Zille
Friday commemorates 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings 57 years ago against apartheid pass laws.
