Government through the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as custodian of National Days in partnership with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities as the lead department for Women’s Day, advises members of the media, that the 2023 National Women’s Day Commemoration will no longer be held in Khayelitsha, Western Cape and will instead take place at the Union Buildings South Lawns, City of Tshwane, in the Gauteng province.
This change has been necessitated by the ongoing taxi strike in Cape Town, where Khayelitsha has been deemed a high security risk area.
The National Women’s Day commemoration at the Union Buildings will begin with a symbolic walk from Sammy Marks to the Union Buildings. The formal programme is set to begin thereafter and will include a keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Details of the event:
Date: Wednesday, 9 August 2023.
Time: 07:00 (Walk Starts), 09:00 – 16:00 (Official programme and cultural performances)
Venue: Union Buildings South Lawn, City of Tshwane
NB: Collection of media accreditation details will be communicated with all who have applied.
Media Enquiries:
Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: zimasav@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 072 172 8925 OR
Cassius Selala| Director Communication| Department of Woman Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
E-mail: cassius.selala@dwypd.gov.za
Cell: 076 0852 966
Mr Litha Mpondwana, Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: litham@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 064 802 3003
