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South Africa Women's Month celebrations

Overview

In August 2026, South Africa marked Women’s Month with a series of high‑profile events and profiles. Early in the month, Iziko Museums hosted a full‑day Women’s Day program featuring yoga, a dialogue chaired by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, and a musical tribute. Later, on 27 August, the 6th Annual Women in STEAM Awards recognised women across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, with proceeds supporting the Womandla Reskilling Revolution Africa programme.

Media coverage highlighted the impact of prominent female leaders. Radiologist Dr Aobakwe Segwe, co‑founder of the Centre of Medical Imaging, emphasized expanding quality diagnostic care nationwide and mentoring future professionals. Fionna Ronnie, CMO of Clicks Group, urged deeper empowerment of women in retail through mentorship, strategic influence, and continuous reinvention, arguing that true empowerment goes beyond representation.

Additional initiatives focused on health and well-being. Dr Shaheena Flear, a medical doctor and Miss South Africa International 2026, utilized her Ruby Relief Project to advocate for improved health literacy and address period poverty by distributing menstrual products. Simultaneously, the ‘From Burnout to Brilliance’ event addressed mental and emotional well-being, exploring how chronic exhaustion often stems from long‑term self‑abandonment and the pressure to meet external responsibilities, emphasizing self‑care over mere productivity.

Entities

Womandla Foundation · South Africa · Shaheena Flear · Mauro Mercuri · Dr Aobakwe Segwe

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    South African Women’s Month focuses on health and burnout

    South African Women’s Month initiatives are focusing on health literacy, period poverty through the Ruby Relief Project, and addressing female burnout and mental well-being.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    South Africa's Women Leaders Highlighted During Women's Month

    During Women’s Month, South Africa highlighted Dr Aobakwe Segwe’s healthcare innovations and Clicks Group’s Fionna Ronnie’s call for deeper women’s empowerment in retail.

  3. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    South Africa celebrates Women's Month with STEAM awards and museum wellness programme

    South Africa’s Women’s Month featured Tactile Technologies sponsoring the 6th Women in STEAM Awards on 27 August and Iziko Museums hosting a full‑day Women’s Day programme on 8 August, both highlighting women’s

Sources

bizcommunity.com · bona.co.za · capetownetc.com · cbn.co.za · foodformzansi.co.za · globalafricanetwork.com · insideeducation.co.za

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