09/08/2026
HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY – 09 AUGUST
Today, we celebrate Women’s Day in South Africa by remembering and honouring the courageous women of 1956 who stood together against the oppressive pass laws of the apartheid era.
On 9 August 1956, more than 20,000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, presenting a petition against laws that restricted the freedom and movement of Black South Africans. Their powerful message of courage, unity and resistance became an important part of our country’s history.
We honour the women who stood up for freedom, dignity, equality and justice. Their bravery reminds us that when women stand together, they can create change that reaches generations.
Today, we salute all women mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, caregivers, leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators and community builders — who continue to make a difference in our families and communities.
We remember the women of 1956.
We honour their courage.
We celebrate the women of today.
And we inspire the women of tomorrow. 💜🌸
May we continue to build a South Africa where every woman and girl can live with dignity, equality, safety and opportunity.
Happy Women’s Day! 🇿🇦🌸
“Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo!”
When you strike women, you strike a rock.
