National Women’s Day is approaching

It is a public holiday that pays homage to the women of this nation; – the mothers, the wives, the sisters and the daughters who fought tirelessly against the tyranny of the Apartheid government.

On 9 August 1956, more than 20 000 South African women of all races staged a march on the Union Buildings in protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act of 1950, commonly referred to as the “pass laws”.The march was led by Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophia Williams.

This year, Women’s Day falls on a Sunday, making it the perfect day to treat yourself or that unique lady in your life with our selection of 16 excellent specials and events.