Government through the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as custodian of National Days in partnership with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities as the lead department for Women’s Day, advises members of the media, that the 2023 National Women’s Day Commemoration will no longer be held in Khayelitsha, Western Cape and will instead take place at the Union Buildings South Lawns, City of Tshwane, in the Gauteng province.

This change has been necessitated by the ongoing taxi strike in Cape Town, where Khayelitsha has been deemed a high security risk area.

The National Women’s Day commemoration at the Union Buildings will begin with a symbolic walk from Sammy Marks to the Union Buildings. The formal programme is set to begin thereafter and will include a keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Details of the event:

Date: Wednesday, 9 August 2023.

Time: 07:00 (Walk Starts), 09:00 – 16:00 (Official programme and cultural performances)

Venue: Union Buildings South Lawn, City of Tshwane

NB: Collection of media accreditation details will be communicated with all who have applied.

Source: Government of South Africa