Kimberley
Parliament will convene the National Women’s Parliament in Kimberley, Northern Cape, next week to commemorate 70 years since the historic 1956 Women’s March. Held under the theme “Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ imbokodo: 70 Years of Resistance, 72 Years of Vision – Advancing Gender Justice, Equality and Resilient Economies for All”, the two-day programme will honour the courage of the more than 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 to protest against unjust pass laws. Their legacy of courage and resilience continues to inspire South Africa’s pursuit of gender equality.
The Women’s Parliament will bring together women from diverse sectors and communities to reflect on progress made in advancing women’s rights and to identify areas that still require urgent attention.Discussions will assess South Africa’s progress in realising the aspirations of the Women’s Charters of 1954, 1994 and 2021, and how these align with the National Development Plan 2030 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.Participants will also review the impact of government policies and programmes on women’s lives, and propose practical solutions to ongoing challenges.
The Diamond & Dorings Kimberley Big Hole Marathon is back for 2026!
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We’re going bigger and better this year
The programme will further consider how Parliament can strengthen oversight and ensure that resolutions adopted at the Women’s Parliament lead to tangible improvements. Details of the Women’s Parliament are scheduled as follows- Date: 13 – 14 August 2026, Time: 10:00 and Venue: Sol Plaatje University Great Hall.
