Every year on the 9th of August is National Women's Day. Women from all over South Africa stand together to celebrate the brave who marched to the Union Buildings over 60 years ago.
This year, South Africa has stepped up its game in commemoration of this momentous day. Holding true to the International Women's Day theme "#PressforProgress", South Africa has loads of exciting events, specials and things to do; this Women’s Day will be one to remember.
Don’t forget to check out what’s happening in Pretoria, Durban, Joburg and Cape Town today
Women’s Day Ideas
This year Women’s Day is the perfect time to treat yourself or that special lady in your life to a handful of events, specials and fun things to do and whats more it falls on a Friday - meaning an entire weekend of Women's Day related activities!
So, if you’re looking for ideas on what to do or how to celebrate the lovely ladies in your life, here’s all you need to know! We’ve got:
- Races
- Brunches
- High Teas
- Yoga Classes
- Wine Tastings
- And so much more!
Cape Town
Cape Town is gearing up for a Women’s Day full of adventure. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or a special women in your life to delicious food, a run around the city or amazing coffee - Cape Town has it all!
A Women's Day Celebration at Two Oceans Aquarium
To celebrate National WOMEN'S DAY on the 9th of AUGUST Silent Events is launching the very first Phoenix Rising Global Collective at the Cape Town Two Oceans Aquarium 7.30pm - Midnight.
With exclusive after-hours access to the aquarium, the evening will buzz with two stages of entertainment as well as pop up acts, roving performers from The Psychedelic Theatre and an introduction to Phoenix Rising Global Collective Charity.
The all-female line up of local artists includes:
- On the Live & out-loud stage
- Irit Noble
- Si Anne
- Grace De La Hunt
- SHINE with TIFFANY KELLY
On the Silent Disco stage DJ's:
- Candice Heyns
- Sarah Lambourne
- DJ Miss Creamer
- HOLY FUNK
- SPANK
- NOLITHA
There will be food and drinks available for purchase on the night as well as the option to spoil yourself with a Virtual Reality Massage treatment. This event is family friendly so bring the kids, hubby, granddads, aunts and uncles along!
Phoenix Rising is an exciting global network of women supporting women to make a difference in the world and has been created by Founders Tiffany Kelly and Laura Westcott to provide a platform for empowerment and impactful leadership action towards global culture change.
The Legacy Project is part of the RoundTable Global Group and has been established to provide development, coaching and support for women and young people. The primary purpose is to unlock potential, empower and provide opportunities for the target audience to step up and deliver positive impact projects in their own communities.
Discount Code: VS2019 - for a 25% discount online ticket purchases!
- Cost:
- R295 - Adults
- R147.50 - Children
- When: 9 August, 7:30pm - 12am
- Venue: Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, V & A Waterfront
- More Info: A Women's Day Celebration at Two Oceans Aquarium
Celebrate Women’s Day with Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Spend a day of grandeur at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch and celebrate Women’s Day being pampered with the special ladies in your life.
Start your day off with acclaimed yoga instructor, Ansuné Kröger, who will be hosting an all levels yoga class on the lush lawns overlooking the historic Manor House at Lanzerac. Between 09h00 and 10h30, expect laughter and lightness and to head into your day fully stretched, strengthened and inspired. At R140.00 per person, enjoy reconnecting with yourself and taking a spiritual journey.
Following the yoga session, Lanzerac invites all ladies to join a Bottomless Brunch in the opulent Manor Kitchen. What could be better than sipping delicious MCC with your friends, colleagues and family in a spectacular venue, whilst enjoying a sumptuous menu prepared by Lanzerac’s talented chefs. Brunch will begin at 11h00 and the bottomless MCC will conclude at 13h00 and can be enjoyed at R350 per person.
During the month of August, Lanzerac will continue to celebrate Women’s Month by offering a rejuvenating Women’s Day package which includes an Elemis intensely cleansing salt scrub, an Elemis hot stone back massage with body cream application and a welcome beverage upon arrival, priced at R1180 per person.
- Cost:
- R140 - Yoga
- R350 - Bottomless Brunch
- R1180 - Women's Day Spa Package
- When: 9 August, 9am - 1pm
- 9am - 10:30am - Yoga
- 11am - 1pm - Bottomless Brunch
- Venue: Lanzerac Wine Estate, No. 1 Lanzerac Rd, Stellenbosch
- Bookings:
- Yoga - [email protected]
- Restaurant - [email protected]
- Spa - [email protected]
- More Info: Celebrate Women’s Day this year with Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Women's Day High Tea
The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa are recognising the many amazing women in our lives and with great prizes to be won.
Join them for a day celebrating the fairer sex with a special Women’s Day High Tea, put together by their very own leading lady, Executive Pastry Chef, Gina Marziani.
The menu will feature: Mrs T’s Cheesecake with Strawberries, Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies, Passion-fruit & Vanilla Madelines, Strawberry & White Chocolate Macarons, Cheese Scones with jam & cream, Cranberry & Vanilla Crème, Choux Forest Berry Verrine
- Cost: R325 pp
- When: 9 August, 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm
- Venue: Victoria Rd, Cape Town
- Bookings:
- [email protected]
- +27 21 437 9029
Empower Me Women's Day Lunch
BE BOLD this Women’s Day with Empower Me and Shimmy Beach Club as we celebrate the fearlessly fierce modern female.
Join in for a afternoon of inspiring talks by experts in their field touching on personal branding, female finance and tips on how to look and feel beautifully BOLD in your busy day to day life.
Guests will enjoy delicious canapés and a 2 course lunch, especially created by Shimmy's Executive Chef Adrian Cook. There will be live musical entertainment, welcome drinks courtesy of Graham Beck Bubbly and Aperol Spritz, gift bags, fantastic prize giveaways and more!
Because an empowered women always looks to empower other women, a portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to St Anne's Home, who provide shelter, care, and empowerment for abused, destitute and pregnant mothers and their young children.
Hosted by KFM’s charismatic Mamohau Seseane and set in Cape Town’s most picturesque setting by the sea, this promises to be an unforgettable afternoon, designed for women by women.
🔥DRESS CODE: Beautifully Bold
Tickets include canapés, a 2-course lunch, complimentary welcome drinks, inspirational talks, gift bags and entrance to the official afterparty.
- Cost: R550 pp
- When: 9 August, 12pm - 3pm
- Venue: Shimmy Beach Club,12 South Arm Rd
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Empower Me Women's Day Lunch
Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town
Run for more than a personal best. Run for the thousands of women who are, have and will be affected by breast cancer. Enter the Totalsports Women’s Race to help raise awareness of breast cancer and RUN UNITED.
In celebration of National Women’s Day in August, thousands of women will be on the run through the streets of Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Push your limits against top athletes or set your own pace and show them what it means when road meets runner.
Choose between 5kms or 10kms and join South African women raising awareness around breast cancer on 22 July Durban, 9 August Johannesburg and Cape Town.
In association with PinkDrive, the Totalsports Women’s Race is committed to raising awareness and education around breast cancer as well as improving the services available to women across South Africa.
- Cost:
- SOLD OUT
- When: 9 August, 8am - 11am
- Venue: Grand Parade, Cape Town
- More Info: Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town
Wax that Kitty Cat
Book a bikini / Hollywood wax this WOMEN'S MONTH at Natural Image Hair and Beauty Salon based in Gardens, Cape Town. Or join them on WOMEN'S DAY (9 AUGUST) from 9am - 3pm at Natural Image Hair and Beauty Salon for a wax and some yummy snacks and drinks.
R200 Bikini wax or R300 Hollywood wax. The GOAL is 300 waxes this Woman's Month! Proceeds will go towards DARG's kitty cats. Contact Natural Image Hair & Beauty Salon to book a spot this AUGUST or join them on WOMEN'S DAY.
You can contact them on 021 461 3610 or [email protected] Shout-out to Betadine South Africa for supporting this campaign through donating your intimate range hampers and dispensers. And a BIG thank you to Martingraphix for printing all the posters for this campaign!
- Cost: R200 - R300
- When: 9 August, 9am - 3pm
- Venue: Natural Image Hair & Beauty Salon, 142 Buitenkant St, CBD
- More Info: Wax that Kitty Cat
Find Your Sparkle
In celebration of all the special ladies on this Women's Day we want you to Find Your Sparkle at Cape Town Cricket Club, centrally located in Victoria Road, Plumstead.
The #FindYourSparkle dress code is anything Pink with a hint of Sparkle. This is a once off, themed event where the ladies can sit back, relax and celebrate their special day.
They have carefully selected a few of the city's finest food trucks to take care of your meals throughout the day. Keep an eye on this page for our Foodtrucks Menu. Ladies, put on your glitter + glam + dance on the grass with our resident DJ's who will keep you entertained throughout the day.
Kids entertainment will be provided but feel free to bring along their soft ball sports and toys.
- Cost: FREE
- When: 9 August, 11am - 7pm
- Venue: Cape Town Cricket Club, Victoria Rd, Plumstead
- More Info: Find Your Sparkle
Celebrate Women's Day with Constantia Glen
Add a Cape twist to Women’s Day on Friday, 9 August with a special waterblommetjie soup at Constantia Glen, the picturesque boutique wine estate situated just 20 minutes from the Cape Town city centre.
The delicious soup made from this local delicacy is served with grilled cheese toast and will be available to guests at R95 per serving for Women’s Day only.
The estate’s elegant flagship white, Constantia Glen TWO, is the perfect taste partner for the ultimate winter wine tasting experience. Visitors can also tuck into Constantia Glen’s famous traditional Austrian beef goulash served with Spätzle, French onion soup with croûte au fromage, and delicious potato and leek soup, served as single servings or a trio of smaller portions.
If you wish to linger over lunch, Constantia Glen offers more substantial dishes such as slow cooked pulled lamb and grilled chicken paillard in addition to their popular selection of cheese and charcuterie platters and crispy Flammkuchen.
- Cost: R95 pp (waterblommetjie soup)
- When: 9 August, 11am - 6pm
- Venue: Constantia Glen, Constantia Main Rd, Constantia
- Website: Click here
Grande Provence celebrating women this August
Grande Provence is embracing women throughout August with a host of unforgettable events and special offers in honour of all sisters, mothers, wives and daughters.
Bubbles & High Tea
To get the celebrations rolling, round up your best friends for an afternoon of Bubbles & High Tea at this picturesque landmark Franschhoek Heritage Wine Estate on Women’s Day. With the theme of white, denim and a touch of bling, guests will receive bubbly on arrival at 12 noon and an assortment of indulgent treats.
- Cost: R395 pp
- When: 9 August, 12pm
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
Pasta Making Workshop
The next women’s month experience takes you on an Italian adventure with a pasta making workshop guided by head chef Marvin Robyn. Learn how to make pasta from scratch followed by an Italian harvest lunch.
- Cost: R395 pp
- When: 21 August, 12pm
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
Make-up Workshop
Women’s Month at Grande Provence will culminate with an insightful make-up workshop with special guest Minki van der Westhuizen and Marilize de Clerq who will give their best advice about fashion trends and personal styling. Bring your own make-up and brushes and learn how to use them in the best way possible.
The afternoon workshop will cover topics such as beauty and skincare, hair tips and tricks, and share some valuable aesthetic advice by guest experts Show Hair Salon, The Lazer Lab and Dr Lehandri Maree.
- Cost: R650 pp
- When: 31 August, from 12pm
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
Grande Provence will be pulling out all the stops during the entire month with pop-up stalls from various fashion brands, beauty products and craft condiments.
The Bistro is offering a daily cake buffet and a piping hot cup of tea or coffee at R125 per person. As an added treat, female guests will enjoy savings of 25% off all food and wine purchases on the estate during August.
The Gallery at Grande Provence will be celebrating Women in Art with an exhibition of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and photographs by amongst others Krisjan Rossouw, Lori Schappe-Youens, Talitha Deetlefs and Charmaine Haines. With such a fabulous pick of activities, why not round up your friends and take advantage of the exclusive Girl’s Night Out accommodation offer at Grande Provence.
- Venue: Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Main Rd, Franschhoek
- Contact: 021 876 8600
- Website: Link
Women’s Day
Celebrating the SUPERHERO women of Gem Beauty 👸🏼
Please join Gem Beauty for a fun filled day where laughter and “special drinks” are the order of the day 🍹🍹. So don your capes and book your spot now to avoid disappointment (please note limited space available)
🎁 Prize for the best dressed superhero!!
- When: 9 August, 9am - 2pm
- Venue: Gem Beauty Shop 19c, Aurora Shopping Centre, C/o Aurorra & Burton St
- More Info: Women's Day
Slay With Doek Women's Day Celebration
Funworld would love Cape Town's phenomenal woman to join them for their Women's Day Celebration on 9th August 2019. Bring your own picnic baskets or bring them empty and fill them up with best treats in town from their vendors.
Expect 🍷 and delectable cuisine on offer as well as the finest DJ line-up in the city. Women on the full package will be spoiled with a head and shoulders massage. There will also be special guest speakers to talk about, Finances, Abuse, Women in Business, spirituality and health and beauty.
🌻 Dress Code: All White with a touch of Yellow
This is a perfect way to celebrate Women's day for all the incredible mothers sisters, aunts, daughters and girlfriends who deserves to be acknowledged everyday.
- Cost:
- R150 - Early Bird General Admission
- R200 - General Admission
- R300 - Full Package
- When: 9 August, 12pm - 8pm
- Venue: Cape of Good Hope Castle, Cape Town
- More Info: Slay With Doek Womans Day Celebration
CelebrateTheWomenInYourCircle
This year YMCA Athlone join up with MH Events in raising funds. All proceeds are awarded to YMCA Athlone.
The event held at the 80 year historic building surrounded by the beauty of Cape Town with a strictly halaal 3-course menu. There will be great entertainment with the likes of Jarrad Ricketts Jarrad Ricketts Music, EMJAY as well as Branton Charles. Dr Kathleen van der Westhuizen. Medical Practitioner, and Queen Ndlovu, the First Female Deputy President of the African Alliance, will be empowering women with their talks.
Roy Garth (DJ Paso D) will be on the decks, so be sure to pack in your dancing shoes! Dress up and come and Celebrate The Women In Your Circle! 💃🏿
Lucky draws on the day with Vodacom on board as one of the major sponsors! Thank you to Janine Exquisite Bannerwalls who decided to partner with YMCA Athlone.
- Cost: R250 pp
- When: 9 August, 12pm - 6pm
- Venue: Nico Malan Recreation Hall, Nico Malan Recreation, Observatory
- Tickets: Email - [email protected]
- More Info: CelebrateTheWomenInYourCircle
Women's Day Meet The Brewers featuring Hey Joe Brewing
Come and celebrate Women's Day with Beerhouse the only way they know how! Great beer, great food and even better company.
To celebrate Women's Day they will be hosting a special Women's Day Meet The Brewers event in true #shelovesbeer fashion:
- Beers by: Head Brewer Anja van Zyl of Hey Joe Brewing Company
- Food Pairing by: Cooked with Clara of Jack Black's Taproom
- Hosted by: Lucy Corne-Duthie of The Brewmistress
Beer, food and hosting by some of the most amazing women in the industry. You don't have to be a woman to join this incredible Meet The Brewers event, it is open to all!
NB: Seats are limited so get your ticket now!
- Cost:
- R200 - Early Bird
- R250 - Normal Tickets
- When: 9 August, 3pm - 5:30pm
- Venue: Beerhouse 223 Long St
- More Info: Women's Day Meet The Brewers featuring Hey Joe Brewing
Celebrate Women's Day at Moyo Kirstenbosch
Celebrate Women's Day in Moyo style 😀. They are welcoming all women, young and old to enjoy their Bubbly Breakfast Buffet.
The lady best dressed in Moyo pink will stand a chance to win a Magnum bottle of MCC and a R1000 Moyo voucher on the day.
Includes a welcome drink and Women get into Kirstenbosch Gardens for free!
- Cost:
- R245 - Adult
- R165 - Pensioner
- R115 - Kids 12 year and younger
- When: 9 August, 9am - 11:30am
- Bookings: Click here
- Venue: Moyo Kirstenbosch, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, 99 Rhodes Dr, Newlands
- More Info: Celebrate Women's Day at Moyo Kirstenbosch
Steenberg by Night Celebrates Women
Steenberg, the landmark Constantia wine farm, celebrates its rich legacy of formidable women with Steenberg by Night, a series of inspiring workshops during Women’s Month in August.
Women have always been central to this 17th century farm, founded by the indomitable Catharina Ustings Ras, and today a new generation of accomplished women, Cellar Master Elunda Basson, Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin and Catherine Schulze, GM of Steenberg Hotel & Spa, continue in her footsteps.
Steenberg by Night is exclusively by women for women. Curated by three inspirational women with diverse creative talents, Steenberg by Night comprises a series of different interactive themed evenings entitled Write, Illustrate and Blend.
- South African author and writing mentor, Máiri Fisher, will ignite your creative flair at writing workshops on Tuesday, 13 and Wednesday, 28 August, where she will inspire you to put pen to paper writing your very own story.
- Aromatherapy expert, Alexis Roberts, will introduce you to the holistic healing power of essential oils and guide you in crafting your own personal blend. The essential oil blending evenings will be held on Wednesday, 14 and 21 August.
- Carmen Ziervogel, a celebrated Cape Town illustrator who works in a range of styles, will get your creative juices flowing as you create your own Steenberg wine label. The illustration workshops take place on Thursday, 22 and 29 August.
The evening workshops begin at 18h30 in the stylish Steenberg Tasting Room Lounge and include delicious tapas, superb Steenberg wines and a beautiful gift bag.
Join Steenberg in raising a glass and taking time out from your busy schedule to share an intimate, relaxing evening in the company of other fabulous women.
Please Note: Bookings is essential for this experience
- Cost: R420 pp
- When:
- Writing Workshop: 13 & 28 August
- Aromatherapy Workshop: 14 & 21 August
- Illustration Workshop: 22 & 29 August
- Venue: Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Rd, Tokai
- Bookings:
- 021-713 2211
- [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
The Women's Day Coolerbox Party with BrownSuga SA!
Second inception of the coolest indoor coolerbox party. Bring your own food and beverage, enjoy a fantastic night with friends, family, colleagues and all those with a funky vibe.
Live performances from the headlining band: BrownSuga, Featuring Charl "BabyBoye" Pilwan. There will be guest performance by songstress Candice Thornton, also the prominent saxophonist Heinrich Isaacs, and guest drummer, the amazingly talented young boy, 8 years of age, Ethan Herman, hosted by prolific comedian and MC, Wayne McKay.
Tickets available online at Webtickets / Pick 'N Pay counters nationwide. Make sure you purchase yours to avoid disappointment as space is limited.
- Cost: R100 pp
- When: 9 August, 7:30pm - 12am
- Venue: Parow Civic Centre, Voortrekker Rd, Parow
- More Info: Facebook Event
Women's Day Pamper Lunch
Join The Yard Cape Town this Women's Day 9 August 2019 in support of Tears Animal Rescue.
Enjoy a 3 course meal and refreshments delicately designed by chef Sarah, and all for a great cause.
- Cost: R400 pp
- When: 9 August, 12pm - 3pm
- Venue: The Yard Cape Town, Silo 4 District, V&A Waterfront
- More Info: Women's Day Pamper Lunch
Power Women's Day Event
Join the annual Women's Day Event with a Latino Theme. Be bold and wear your red salsa dress or your flamenco red and black outfit! The red is significant to the blood that women have shed in abuse, rape and murder.
The ONLY thing to celebrate are our victories and ourselves as a sisterhood and being powerful women that will continue to fight the good fights!
Salsa dance lessons, Spanish guitar music, spicy food and everything Latino is on the menu. Donation of R100 entrance fee. Only 200 tickets available this year. Goody bags, light meals, entertainment included. Do not miss this one.
- Cost: R100 Donation
- When: 9 August, 2pm - 6pm
- Venue: Cape of Good Hope Castle Cape Town
- More Info: Facebook Event
Leather and Lace Ladies Day
This day promises to be jam packed with fun and laughter, and will definitely be one to remember!
Men are welcome, but the focus of the day will be on our ladies! Funds raised here will also go the Tiana Leigh Lung Foundation.
More details to be announced soon...
- Cost: TBA
- When: 9 August, 12pm - 9pm
- Venue: Daytona Venue, 5 Daytona Ave, Killarney Gardens
- More Info: Leather and Lace Ladies Day
TrailFun : Durbanville Hills - Women's Day
If you want to run for a reason - run because you love Boobies! TrailFun has teamed up with ILoveBoobies to bring you the best start to Women's Day you could think of ... trail running and Durbanville Hills Wine.
For the first-timers and easy-going runners you can enter the short Route of 5km, while the seasoned campaigners can have a bash at the longer route of 10km (its a loop). This is an excellent run for those learning to run technical long downhills. Uphills are split to make it easier for beginners but still challenging for those running 10km.
ILoveBoobies is a non-profit company and public benefit organisation that raises funds to give rural South Africa access to mobile health screening clinics across social, physical and economic barriers. Our aim is to pay for 30 screenings, a full day for one Mobile Clinic. There is no additional cost for you, TrailFun will donate a portion of each entry fee to ILoveBoobies - all you have to do is join us for a walk or run and some wine tasting afterwards. ILoveBoobies will have a stand with all their apparel on sale (think amazing socks) and details of where and how donations are used.
Don't miss out on the fun family vibe, excellent lucky draw prizes and lots of Durbanville Hills Wine.
- Cost: R120 - 5km or 10km
- When: 9 August, 8am - 11am (Registration at 7am)
- Venue: Durbanvile Hills Wine, M13 Tygerberg Valley Rd, Durbanville
- More Info: TrailFun : Durbanville Hills - Women's Day
Women's DAY
On October 20th, 2014, Traci Braaf, a 27- year-old mom to a beautiful now 6 year old little girl, Caitlin Braaf, who resides in Kuils River, Cape Town, life changed forever. Her little girl at 22 months had a horrific accident. Her parents and herself found Caitlin floating face down in a pool. Caitlin survived her near- fatal drowning accident. However, as a result, she has a hypoxic brain injury and was diagnosed with Cerelbral Palsy.
This Women's Day event is hosted in aid of Caitlin that will one day too be a woman, a woman that will always need something extra special to keep her comfortable. Caitlin is such a beautiful little girl with an amazing personality. Come out and meet her at our Women's Day event.
Funds for this event is for Caitlin's new bed and day to day needs.
- Cost: R200 - Adults
- When: 31 August, 11am - 3pm
- Venue: The Pizza Shack, 10 Enslin Rd, Ottery
- More Info: Women's DAY
4th Annual Doek on Fleek Womens Day Picnic Cape Town with NTANDO
Here is to the 4th Annual Doek on Fleek All White Women's Day Picnic.
Be part of the most talked about Women's Day Picnic as they take over your town as we celebrate us "IMBOKODO" "QUEENS"👸🏾👸🏻👸🏿👸🏼 !
- Cost:
- R100 - Phase 1 GA
- R150 - Phase 2 GA
- When: 9 August, 11am - 8pm
- Venue: Green Point Stadium, Vlei Rd
- More Info: 4th Annual Doek on Fleek Womens Day Picnic Cape Town with NTANDO
Women’s Day Scrabble
ZA Scrabble have set up an amazing Women's Day scrabble contest spanning over the entire weekend!
Friday is the 8 game challenge and Saturday and Sunday brings you the final scrabble bouts consisting of 16 games and a yummy lunch. Bring your mom, sister, aunts and best girlfriends and test your vocabulary!
- Cost:
- R100 - Friday 9 August (8 Games)
- R500 - Sat & Sun 10 - 11 August (16 Games)
- When: 10-11 August, 8am - 5pm
- Venue: Pinelands Public Library, Howard Centre, Howard Dr
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Women’s Day Scrabble
Woman's Day at Hilton
On Friday 9 August, South Africa will be celebrating Women's Day 2019 and this year there’s an extra special reason to come celebrate at 126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe.
Nothing says female empowerment more than cocktails and pudding, right? 126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe and Singal Hill Lounge at Hilton Cape Town City Centre will be giving all our female patrons 50% discount on all their food and drinks orders for the entire day.
- Cost: Vary (50% off for all female diners)
- When: 9 August, 10am - 12:30pm
- Venue: 126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe, 126 Buitengracht St
- More Info: Woman's Day at Hilton
Fearlessly Female Women's Day Event
Tyger Burger and Spec Savers presents the Fearlessly Female Women’s Day event featuring celebrity chef Jenny Morris and comedian Mel Jones.
Come indulge in a day of fun, laughter and glamour at Tyger Burger and Spec Savers’ Fearlessly Female Women’s Day. Guests will be treated to a light brunch, a selection of drinks and a goodie bag. Lots of prizes up for grabs. Cash bar available.
- Cost: R350 pp
- When: 9 August, 9am - 12:30pm
- Venue: Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Zevenwacht Rd, Kuils River
- More Info: Fearlessly Female Women's Day Event
Ladies Night - Naughty but Nice
Big Barrel Pub are celebrating women this Women's Day!
Come and join them for a evening full of fun. All proceeds goes towards the charity Project Give Back, get your tickets now - booking is essential.
Dress Code: Naughty But Nice
- Cost: R100 pp
- When: 9 August,
- Venue: Big Barrel Pub, Mountain View Farm St, Durbanville Hills
- Bookings: 082 259 9568
- More Info: Facebook Event
Three Decades Strong - Women’s Day
Ilitha Labantu would like to formally invite you to the organization’s 30th Anniversary Launch. It takes place on 9 August 2019, South Africa’s National Women's Day. At Isivivana Center in Khayelitsha.
The Launch is a first of the collection of planned activities and events which will take place through out the year to commemorate the auspicious occasion.
2019 marks 30 years of collective effort, commitment, struggle and care in addressing different forms of violence against women, through measures aimed at preventing violence, promoting human rights, protecting victims, and prosecuting the perpetrators. Looking back at three decades of ground-breaking work to end violence against women and children, Ilitha Labantu is proud to embark on its next 30 years and beyond.
The launch will include exhibition of photos and artwork will be on display and a play which will be enacted to captivate the audience.
- When: 9 August, 10am - 3pm
- Venue: Isivivana Center, 8 Mzala St, Khayelitsha
- More Info: Three Decades Strong - Women’s Day
Women’s Day High Tea and Floral Workshop
Poppit & Finch’s new way of networking and bringing people together. Here you will share ideas and support each other all while being festive and learning something new.
The first #P&Fsetthetable will be launched on no better day than National Women’s Day, where they will celebrate women while sipping on tea #hightea and learning how to do a basic flower bouquet.
- Cost: R500pp
- When: 9 August, 9:30am - 1:30pm
- Venue: Poppit & Finch Studio, 6 Ongegund St, De Bron
- More Info: Women’s day High tea and floral workshop
Woman's Day, Charity Luncheon
Join Eagles Nest Ministries for a fun filled day in aid of Eagle's Nest Christian Primary School!
A delicious three course meal, goodie bags, entertainment and prize giveaways await to name a few... Speakers include Heinrich Gabler (mr SA 2019) and Jana Retief (Eat Better SA).
- Cost:
- R150 - Early Bird pp
- R170 - General Admission pp
- R1500 - Table seating 10 (per Table)
- When: 9 August, from 11:30am
- Venue: The Father's House Christian Fellowship, 13 Bellbusk Crs, Bellville
- More Info: Woman's Day, Charity Luncheon
Johannesburg
Joburg is no stranger to having a good time. With good food, live music events and great wine on the cards, Women’s Day promises to be a treat! Take a look at what Joburg has in store for you.
Totalsports Women's Race Joburg
In celebration of National Women’s Day in August, thousands of women will be on the run through the streets of Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Push your limits against top athletes or set your own pace and show them what it means when road meets runner.
Choose between 5kms or 10kms and join South African women raising awareness around breast cancer on the 9 August Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
In association with PinkDrive, the Totalsports Women’s Race is committed to raising awareness and education around breast cancer as well as improving the services available to women across South Africa.
- Cost:
- SOLD OUT
- When: 9 August, 8am - 11am
- Venue: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Rahima Moosa St, Johannesburg
- More Info: Totalsports Women's Race Joburg
JHB Secret Sunrise - Four Seasons
Yes, you read right !!! Secret Sunrise are having a Women's Day event for all you beautiful women out there... and the men can join of course. Get all the girls together for the morning and come welcome in the new day with a dance followed by breakfast.
This edition sees Secret Sunrise heading somewhere new.... Can you guess where?
Ahhhh did the banner give it away? FOUR SEASONS in Westcliff are going to be hosting you and the special women in your life for the morning. It is not going to be one you going to want to miss out on.
New to the SS community? It's not like anything you have done before....You will be given headsets on arrival and you will be guided by "instructors" to dance and party ! Secret Sunrise combine elements of meditation and ecstatic dance. No experience needed.
Please Note: Your ticket includes Breakfast
- Cost:
- R275 - Adults
- R160 - Kids u12 years
- When: 9 August, 9am - 11am
- Venue: Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg, 67 Jan Smuts Ave
- More Info: JHB Secret Sunrise - Four Seasons
Rosefest - Johannesburg
On the 9th of August, coinciding with National Women’s Day, Shekhinah invites you into her Rosefest festival of fantasy!
Celebrating the power of women in the South African music industry and her debut album, held at Nasrec from 12pm onwards.
- Cost: R240 pp
- When: 9 August,
- Venue: Expo Centre Nasrec, C/o Rand Show and Nasrec Rds
- More Info: Rosefest - Johannesburg
Women's Day Ladies Brunch
Join Randburg Party Hire for a very special Ladies Brunch.
Your ticket gets you lunch, drinks, a goodie bag and entrance to the raffle! Be entertained by motivational talkers while munching down some tasty treats from their kitchen. Booking is essential.
- Cost: R450 pp
- When: 9 August,
- Venue: 3 15th Houghton Estate
- Bookings: 082 070 0519
- More Info: Women's Day Ladies Brunch
Fun Walk Against Teenage Pregnancy, Drug Abuse & Gangsterism
Join the Madiba Foundation for a fun awareness creating walk against issues facing South African teens.
This walk is aimed at directly attention towards teenage pregnancy, drug abuse and gangsterism.
- When: 9 August, 5am - 11am
- Venue: Tzaneen Maake Plaza
- More Info: Fun Walk Against Teenage Pregnancy, Drug Abuse & Gansterisim
Gin & Roses
"Well-behaved women rarely make history."
Gather the squad and let the fun Be-Gin this Women's Day with Live music and a delicious tapas menu option.
- Cost: Varies
- When: 9 August, 1pm - 11pm
- Venue: Thaba Eco Hotel and Spa, Impala Rd, Glenvista
- More Info: Gin & Roses
Women's Day Dinner & Tour At The View
Come dine with The View surrounded by Victorian Vogue on this once off formal Women's Day Dinner.
Wear your diamonds and pearls for you will be dining in the very house where the owner of the biggest diamond (The Cullinan) in the world once lived.
Please Note: Your ticket includes formal 3 course dinner
- Cost:
- R550 pp
- R100 - Corkage Fee
- When: 9 August, 5:30pm - 9pm
- Venue: The View Parktown, 18 Ridge Rd, Parktown
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Women's Day Dinner & Tour At The View
Madison Rivonia National Woman's Day
Celebrating the fairer and finer sex this weekend, as our DJ Viktoria (CPT) joins our line up as a Mistress of house spinning.
In honour of Women's Day Madison Avenue have some amazing drink specials: Offering R5 drinks between 8pm - 10pm and Strawberry Lips shooters for R5 from 10pm to midnight!
- When: 9 August, 8pm - 10am
- Venue: Madison Avenue Rivonia, 19 Wessel Rd, Johannesburg
- More Info: Madison Rivonia National Woman's Day
Purpose on the Rise Women's Economic Empowerment Conference
A women's conference like no other.
Purpose Driven Women collaborating, networking, learning, sharing, building and launching new ideas, new possibilities, dreams, visions, partnerships, and new opportunities. Inspirational. Empowering. Igniting.
Guest are in for a treat as Swati Mandela is confirmed as the featured keynote speaker on the day!
- Cost:
- R420 - General Admission
- R700 - VIP Gold
- R1400 - VIP Platinum
- When: 10 August, 7am - 6pm
- Venue: Focus Rooms, The Core, C/o Leeuwkop and Kikuyu Rd
- More Info: Purpose on the Rise Women's Economic Empowerment Conference
Ladies Night Soiree - Women's Day Celebration
Bourbon & Bloom invites you to a Ladies Night Soiree in Celebration of Women’s Day.
Bring your highest heels and all the sass to match to an all exclusive ladies night with Live Music and a fun guest speaker. Ticket price includes a welcome cocktail and delicious snacks and a donation to The Mina Cup Foundation.
- Cost: R350 per person
- When: 9 August, 6:30pm - 12am
- Venue: 44c Old Kilcullen Rd Bryanston (just OFF William Nicol), Sandton
- More Info: Ladies Night Soiree - Women's Day Celebration
Design Your Life Women Event
Design Your Life Women Event. "STEP INTO YOUR PURPOSE" taking a Journey of Transformation with us to break limiting beliefs.
Hosted by Certified Life Coaches with guest speakers to motivate and change the state of your mind positively. This will be a fun-filled day with activities to change your life and prizes to be, gift bags but most importantly sisterhood and transition.
- When: 10 August, from 1am
- Venue: 256 Smit St, Fairlands
- More Info: Facebook Event
Women's Day Scrapping with Jow
Join Jow and the Short Cuts Craft team for a Special day of Scrapping with a little side treat.
They are looking forward to spoiling the beautiful You in August. You ticket includes the full kit and class as well as a treat on the day.
NB: Bookings is essential!
- Cost: R550 pp
- When: 9 August, 9am - 12pm
- Venue: Short Cuts Craft, Cambridge Manor Office Park No 4, C/o Witkoppen & Stone Haven St
- Bookings: 011 234 4640
- More Info: Women's Day Scrapping with Jow
Women's Day - Beauty in Grace at Agape (BIGA)
Women can be and have been the foundation of their families, homes and historically even nations.
In these unique times, come and hear what the Lord is saying to you and us all. So that we can continue to be relevant even in these times. 💐🙏
- Cost: R100 pp
- When: 9 August, 11am - 3pm
- Venue: Nandi Primary School, 1278 Phase 3 Diepkloof extension P.O Khotso, Soweto
- More Info: Women's Day - Beauty in Grace at Agape (BIGA)
Women’s Day Edition
Join Lifestylevolution this Women's Day as they celebrate the women in our lives!
The theme is weaves and heels, so dress up or down but stay classy. There will be food and drink available for sale at the venue so come hungry.
- Cost: R50 pp
- When: 9 August, From 2pm
- Venue: Lifestyle Evolution, Soweto
- More Info: Facebook Event
Women's Day Celebration _ Doek on Fleek Event
UAF Hope To You invites all women of all ages to celebrate Women's Day with them.
Keynote speaker for the day is Dr. Eva Seobi.
- Cost: FREE
- When: 9 August, 10am - 2pm
- Venue: UAFC - HOPE to You, 598 Ncwana St Dube Village, Soweto
- More Info: Facebook Event
Pretoria
With Women’s Day fast approaching, you might be wondering how to spend the day appreciating the women in your life. To help you get a kickstart on your planning, we’ve put together a list of the top events, and activities in Pretoria.
National Women's Day Bottomless Gin
The 9th of August is a special day dedicated to celebrating all of the women in our lives.
What a better way to salute such a special occasion than with bottomless gin, all day long? Book now and join us in raising a glass to honour our lovely ladies; now that's what we call an elegant celebra-GIN!
- Cost: R295 pp
- When: 9 August, 11am - 10pm
- Venue: Barbon Bistro, 279 Dey St, Brooklyn, Pretoria
- More Info: National Women's Day Bottomless Gin
Women's Health & Beauty with Pha2-tshedzo
This is an event aimed at celebrating women in a sophisticated manner.
You can expect health and beauty presentations, DIY facials, skin analysis, refreshments and massages to end off the day - which will all be supplied to you.
- Cost: R500 pp
- When: 9 August, 11am - 3pm
- Venue: The Blades, Plot 75, Zeekoegat, Kameeldrift Rd
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Women's Health & Beauty with Pha2-tshedzo
4th Doek On Fleek All Women's Day Pretoria with VUSI NOVA
Here is to our 4th Annual Doek on Fleek All White Women's Day Picnic. Be part of the most talked about Women's Day Picnic as Doek On Fleek take over your town as we celebrate us "IMBOKODO" "QUEENS"!
Get you tickets NOW as this is going to be a SOLD OUT Picnic
- Cost:
- R100 - Phase 1
- R150 - Phase 2
- When: 9 August, 11am - 7pm
- Venue: Bundu Inn Ga-rankuwa, Rankuwa, Pretoria
- More Info: 4th Doek On Fleek All Womens Day Pretoria with VUSI NOVA
Ladies Lunch
Bukra Manana have prepared a special lunch celebrating the wonderful Women in our lives.
Choose between 2 pricing options both including the fabulous lunch!
Dress Code: Colourful Wear
- Cost:
- R350 - Includes Wine Hamper & Massage
- R250 - Includes Wine Hamper Only
- When: 9 August, 8am - 9pm
- Venue: Bukra Manana Events VENUE, 15 National Rd, Sinoville, Pretoria
- More Info: Ladies Lunch
Women's Day Celebration
Join Ol' Timers MCC this Women's Day for their Heels on Steel celebration.
Guests can expect games, prizes, cash bar, stalls and a lucky draw!
Dress Code: Prize for best dressed in Pink
- Cost: R70 pp
- When: 9 August,
- Venue: Acpp, 190 Quagga Rd, C/o Roger Dyson, Proclamation Hill
- More Info: Women's Day Celebration
Women's Day Celebration
Join Rene's Conferencing and Events as they host some incredible guest female speakers.
This networking opportunity aims to bring women together in style with a focus on sharing dialogues amongst women. Your ticket includes light refreshments and snacks, but feel free to bring along your cooler and your swim suite.
- Cost: R150 pp
- When: 9 August, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: Rene's Conferencing and Events, Tsamma St
- More Info: Women's Day Celebration
Solid Union - Women's Camp
Solid Union is a community of women who aim to support and care for one another without boundaries.
The 2nd annual women's camp will be all about Flourishing from within. Invite your lady friend, sister, mother and daughter to be part of this Divine event.
- Cost: R650 pp
- When: 9 - 11 August, 1pm - 4pm
- Venue: Living Stones Assembly, Phedisana St, Nelmapius
- More Info: Solid Union - Women's Camp
WOW Women's Day Event
Join WOW this Women's Day as they give back!
WOW is a support group aimed at creating an environment where women talk openly about the challenges they face. Get them to share, forgive, heal and move on.
Your ticket includes tea or coffee, light finger lunch and a hand massage.
- Cost: R250 pp
- When: 9 August, 9am - 1pm
- Venue: Manhattan Hotel, 247 Scheiding St
- More Info: WOW Women's Day Event
Mixed Pairs Women's Day
Celebrate Women's Day with a classic game of bowls!
24 Mixed Pair teams participating in 5 games of ten ends - social bowls with lunch included but a total R5 000 prize money.
NB: This event is SOLD OUT!
- When: 9 August, 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Venue: CBCOB Bowling Club, 78 George Storrar Dr
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Mixed Pairs Women's Day
Own It!! Women’s Day
Own it!! Own every moment!
for a Morning filled with PURPOSE, POWER & PASSION! Book your table, bring the girls.... time to refuel.
- Cost: R120 pp (including light lunch & refreshments)
- When: 9 August, from 10am
- Venue: Cornerstone College Pretoria, 530 Moreletta St
- More Info: Facebook Event
Durban
If you’re stumped for ideas on what to do this Women’s Day, we’ve got you covered. Fortunately for you, Durban is ready to celebrate Women’s Day in true style.
Totalsports Women's Race Durban
In celebration of National Women’s Day in August, thousands of women will be on the run through the streets of Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Push your limits against top athletes or set your own pace and show them what it means when road meets runner.
Choose between 5kms or 10kms and join South African women raising awareness around breast cancer on the 9 August Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
In association with PinkDrive, the Totalsports Women’s Race is committed to raising awareness and education around breast cancer as well as improving the services available to women across South Africa.
- Cost:
- SOLD OUT
- When: 9 August
- Venue: King's Park Athletic Track, BH6 5 Bournemouth
- More Info: Totalsports Women's Race Durban
Women's Day High Tea
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness." Oprah Winfrey.
Join the Fairmont Zimbali Resort as they celebrate Women's Day with a decadent high tea.
- Cost: R350 pp
- When: 9 August, 1pm - 4pm
- Venue: Fairmont Zimbali Resort
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
Women's Day Celebration
You invited to join Izidudla Eziythandayo - Loving the way we are for weekend getaway, for ladies only. It'll be a weekend of mentoring, motivation, women empowerment. All activities will be shared with interested ladies.
On the 10th Aug 2019 they will host the main event, they are expecting more ladies joining them for the day event. The fun continues after the main event for the ladies who will be joining for weekend getaway.
- Cost: R1800 pp
- When: 9-11 August,
- Venue: Bel-Aires Suites Hotel, 151 Snell Parade
- More Info: Women's Day Celebration
Women's Day Lunch at Durban Country Club
Join us for a Women's Day Lunch Celebration on the 9th August public holiday.
Indulge in our 2 COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL: 2 Courses plus a glass of house wine at just R140pp. Or select 2 courses from our gourmet lunch menu, plus a glass of wine for R250pp.
- Cost:
- R140 pp - 2 Course Meal + Glass of wine
- R250 - 2 Courses off the Gourmet Menu + Glass of wine
- When: 9 August, 12pm - 3pm
- Venue: Durban Country Club, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Rd
- More Info: Women's Day Lunch at Durban Country Club
Women's Day Cup a Cancer
Join Donlee Creations in celebrating the women in your community.
They have carefully curated local community stalls who will be sporting some unmissable bargains this Women's Day. There will also be a Cup a Cancer drive!
- Cost: FREE
- When: 9 August, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: Merebank Kwazulu Natal
- More Info: Woman's Day Cup a Cancer
Magic Mike SA WOMEN’S DAY Edition in Durban
Magic Mike SA is returning to Durban! AND this time it’s for WOMEN’S DAY!
Ladies catch Magic Mike SA at Cafe Vacca Matta this Women’s Day Friday 9 August!
- Cost:
- R80 - Pre Sold
- R100 - At the Door
- When: 9 August, 7pm - 3am
- Venue: Cafe Vacca Matta Restaurant, 153 Florida Rd
- More Info: Magic Mike SA WOMEN’S DAY Edition in Durban
Durban Divas Celebrating Woman's
Join Durban Divas in celebrating Women's Day this August.
On the ticket for the night you will be entertained by live performers, dancing, games and poetry.
Dress Code: Colourful with Hats
- Cost: R100
- When: 9 August, 9am - 2pm
- Venue: BAT Centre, 45 Maritime Pl, Victoria Embankment
- More Info: Durban Divas Celebrating Woman's
Women’s Day 9 August
Join Mythos in celebrating WOMEN'S DAY @ MYTHOS Suncoast Casino.
There will be music by the great Carmen Rodrigues. Don’t miss out. Book your table today. Lots of special treats await you.
- Cost: Varies
- When: 9 August, 12pm - 5pm
- Venue: Suncoast Casino and Entertainment Kingdom
- More Info: Woman’s Day 9 August
Women's Day Expo
The aim of the expo is to inspire women to become successful women in future by believing in themselves, there will be a guest speaker and different businesses owned by woman so that as a young woman you can be inspired.
There will also will entertainment for adults and kids. This day will strictly be for women. So please spread the word!
- When: 9 August, 10am - 3pm
- Venue: Stables Theatre, 115 Alice Street,Warwick Ave, 115 Johannes Nkosi
- More Info: Women's Day Expo
Women's Day Yoga
This yoga class is suitable for all levels. The Women's Day Yoga class will be held inside the boardroom at the Bluff Eco Park. There will be no charge for children under 13 years of age. All participants will be entered into a free lucky draw upon arrival.
The hamper includes a yoga mat, yoga block, yoga strap and some more awesome goodies. All participants will receive a small gift. Please arrive at 08:30am to allow time for the lucky draw entries. The yoga class will begin at 9:00am and end at 10am.
- Cost: R70
- When: 9 August, 8:30am - 10am
- Venue: Bluff Eco Park, 55 Grays Inn Rd
- More Info: Women's Day Yoga
Women's Day High Tea
Join the Green Dragon Tea Garden for an amazing day filled with fun, food and prize giveaways.
There will be various guest speakers and performances, a nail bar and all you can eat sweet and savoury buffet!
- Cost: R150 pp
- When: 9 August,
- Venue: The Green Dragon Tea Garden, 298 Cliffview Rd, Bellair
- Bookings: 081 560 2539
- More Info: Women's Day High Tea
This year Women’s Day promises to be one to remember. With loads of fun activities, classy events and live music - South Africa is pulling out all the stops to make this Women’s Day a memorable one at that! Take your pick!
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