President will address the national commemoration of women's day under the theme "celebrating 30 years of freedom towards women’s development" at the Denis Nel Stadium in Pofadder, Namakwa on Friday, the 9th August 2024 at ten o’clock in the morning. Spokesperson to the president Mr. Vincent Magwenya says the national event marks 68 years to the day since 20 000 women of diverse backgrounds from across South Africa marched to the union buildings to protest against the extension of pass laws to women. Magwenya says during 30 years of democracy, South Africa has made significant strides in advancing gender equality in all domains of society including economic empowerment of women. He says women's charter advances women’s economic programs through targeted reforms that drive equality.

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