Ramaphosa to address national Women’s Day event
It's been 70-years since the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings by thousands of women
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be the main speaker at this year's National Women's Day event at the Union Building in Pretoria, on Sunday. The ceremony will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous 1956 march by thousands of women to the Union Buildings, in protest against carrying identity passes. This year's commemoration is under the theme "Empowered Women, Empower Nations".
The day also marks the official beginning of Women's Month. Formal proceedings are set to begin at 10am. Tomorrow, the ANC Women's League will participate in the commemorative walk marking National Women's Day and the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women's March, honoring generations of women who fought for freedom, equality, and the advancement of women. The event is scheduled to take place at Sammy Marks Square, Pretoria.
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