Sunday, 9 August 2026

A Women’s Day edition marked by the Union Buildings celebration, sharp focus on gender-based violence and funding gaps, and tributes to women’s progress and sacrifice.

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11:31
The President’s Women’s Day address centred on closing the gap between constitutional rights and daily reality, calling GBV and femicide a national disaster and warning of an anti-gender backlash.
10:30
Deputy Minister Peace Mabe said women’s sport cannot be professionalised without funding, backed a fairer model for Banyana Banyana, and said corporate sponsors must support women’s teams too.
10:36
Nyamukara Empowerment NPC works with GBV survivors by giving accredited training and digital literacy so women can leave abusive situations, rebuild confidence and start small businesses or cooperatives.
10:26
The show repeatedly marked the 70th anniversary of the 1956 women’s march, with live updates from Union Buildings and praise for the legacy of leaders like Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa.

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