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Cancel Women’s Day: South Africa’s annual insult to women

Mail & Guardian · 19 August 2026 at 14:45

Cancel Women’s Day: South Africa’s annual insult to women

South Africa celebrates Women's Day, but for many, the reality is far from the promise of a life free from violence and discrimination.

This article critically examines the gap between ceremonial recognition and the practical failures to protect and empower women in the country.

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