13/08/2026
Today, we celebrated the strength, resilience and enduring legacy of South African women at the 2026 Women’s Parliament in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Under the theme “Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo: 70 Years of Resistance, 72 Years of Vision – Advancing Gender Justice, Equality and Resilient Economies for All,” we reflected not only on how far women have come, but on the work that still lies ahead in turning the promise of equality into a lived reality for every woman and girl.
I was honoured to serve as Chairperson of the Q&A Session during the first thematic discussion, which focused on strengthening accountability and ensuring that our commitments to gender equality translate into meaningful outcomes for women.
As we mark 70 years since the historic Women’s March, we carry forward the courage of the women of 1956 — determined to build a South Africa where women are equal participants, leaders and beneficiaries of our democracy and economy.
Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo! ✊🏾🇿🇦