09/08/2026
Today, we honour the strength, courage and resilience of South African women.
On 9 August 1956, more than 20,000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against apartheid pass laws. Led by Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn, these courageous women stood together and made history.
Their powerful message, “Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo” — “You strike a woman, you strike a rock,” continues to remind us of the strength and determination of women.
May we continue to honour their legacy by supporting, empowering and uplifting women every day.