Where to celebrate Women's Day in style: Fitness, food, and fun
Women's Day in South Africa is more than just a date on the calendar, it's a time to celebrate, connect, and reflect on the power, creativity, and resilience of women.
This year, venues across the country are marking August 9 with events that range from artful expression to fitness festivals, floral inspiration to beer-fuelled fun.
Whether you want to create, sweat, sip, or savour, here's your guide to Women's Day happenings worth adding to your diary.
Claim Your Seat at Zeitz MOCAA
Step into a world of creativity at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) this Women's Day with a morning of art-making and meaningful conversation.
Inspired by 'One Must Be Seated', the solo exhibition by Ghanaian-American artist Rita Mawuena Benissan, this guided workshop invites you to explore the seats you hold in life, and the ones you still wish to claim.
Participants will create miniature stools through drawing and crafting, reflecting on themes of power, belonging, and aspiration in a supportive space.
When & Where: Saturday, 9 August 2025, 10:00 AM for 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Scheryn Arena, Level 0, Zeitz MOCAA.
Cost: R600 per person; R300 for members (includes art materials, lunch, and beverages).
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